[so_real]

If she thought Herman could beat Romney I am sure she would throw her support behind Mr. Cain.

Then consider that Romney was a third place finisher behind McCain! The best McCain could do was fracture the party so badly that a Republican victory was all but impossible -- only the genius selection for VP that was Sarah Palin nearly turned that around.

Romney was third place behind McCain and McCain lost ... badly. I do not believe Romney can win. At best he fractures the party just like his "superior" McCain did. I think Romney throws the race to the democrats. But, thankfully, I also do not believe Romney will be the nominee. If I did, I would be very depressed at this point -- as some FReepers are today who believe this.

Palin knows she could beat Romney. She also knows McCain beat Romney and that Cain is cut from better cloth than McCain. She nearly dragged McCain's sorry campaign over the finish line; Cain's would be a cake walk. But you are right, she may well desire the title of President for herself. And her desires are valid and must be taken into account as well.

[Jim Noble]

I agree that Romney cannot win.

[jackibutterfly]

Devasting News!!! She’s NOT running! Oh, I’m just sick! I so wanted her to run - she seemed to be the ONLY one to help this country - the ONLY one I really wanted. Now, who else is there? I can only think of Cain (would have LOVED to see Palin/Cain) - but, could he ever be the nominee?