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The author thinks that he can get traction because "Palin lost" but he forgets (or ain't smart enough to realize) that she was the only reason McCain had even a slight chance - if his campaign had followed her lead, he may have even won because of her.

In short, making the ideological ties with Palin actually expands Cruz's base of support.

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In short, making the ideological ties with Palin actually expands Cruz's base of support.

Of course it does. And that's why so many sporadic posters on FR have religiously downplayed SP these past few years, and with some success.