I suppose one could say that about almost anybody.
One could say that, but it would be nowhere near the truth. Sarah Palin stands out from the crowd in every important aspect, including character, motivations, performance, public record, and life history. She's the huge sunflower popping up amongst a field of boring clover.
The author has it entirely correct. She is unlike any politician we know today. I'd say that she's a throwback who most resembles politicians of the early days of America. Not even comparisons to Ronaldus Magnus really do her justice, though those comparisons are mostly apt, in my view.
It sounds like you have a lot of hope wrapped up in her.
The primary season should begin after the first of the year. During the next few months, prospective candidates will start forming exploration committees. Some might even declare their candidacy outright.
Then we’ll actually know who’s running or thinking of running.