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.
They could have stepped forward starting in Jan 2009, and blasted this communist regime day after day on every dastardly deed. They haven't had the cojones.
And if they try to grow a pair now, or next year, they'll be accused of "trying to sound like Sarah Palin."
She's been leading the resistance. What have any of those gutless RINO pissants been doing?