Uh...the only problem? most of the Presidential candidates are less than the kingmaker...if some are too afraid to wade in the water of controversy surrounding the Obama admin now then why should they be worthy of being the anointed one later...if they weren’t down there with the people in AZ or at the very least strongly voicing opposition to Obama’s ideas.. then why should the people follow them later on ?
The purpose of a kingmaker is equally to prevent some candidates from being anointed. In the not too recent past, the Republicans have nominated Bob Dole and John McCain, more out of seniority than capability. While it is good to respect your elders because of their age, it is unwise to think that age alone is a reason to nominate someone for president.
While many of us still cringe at the loyalty Sarah Palin still gives to McCain, it is loyalty that she can now give freely, because McCain will never again be in contention for the nomination.
But if you look at the current crop of potential Republican nominees, there are several that are clearly “not Tea Party candidates”, even though they might have backing from some special interest group, or give RINOs a thrill because of their “moderation” and “big tent attitude”.
So if Palin can just prevent these turkeys from assuming the throne, she will have done both the party and the country a profound favor.