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You just hit on one of the ironies of this political season. While many of her detractors loath her, they cherish her endorsement.

[rintense]

Exactly. As I said to one of the ankle biting PDSers last night- if Palin stays out, every single one of those who are in (and their supporters) will be fighting over a Palin endorsement like dogs over bones.

We've already seen it with other politicians, so don't be surprised when it happens.