[meadsjn]

But such is her popularity among the grassroots of the party, few in Washington are prepared to stick their head above the parapet.

... No major figure in the party has yet to come out in support of Mrs Palin, including Mr McCain, who refused to endorse her yesterday.

... She could face further attacks from within the party's hierarchy in the coming months as the competition for the nomination heats up.

Well, those "major figures in the party" and "within the party's hierachy" have surely been keeping a low profile for the past two years.

Can't wait to see which ones stick their heads out first to claim credit for getting all these new conservatives elected.

[unseen1]

Well two of them are gone Castle and Bennet. Hopefully a third and foruth will be gone come tues Lisa and Christ