GOP establishment was against her. Absolutely no support.
She can’t rely on Tea Party because of in-fighting in Tea-Party, they created circus during Iowa rally.
Romney was able to move primary early, she had little time to organize. Moving primary date did its purpose. They were able to keep her out.
Oh good grief, stop with the excuse making. Palin has had since the end of 2008 to prepare for a presidential campaign in 2012. She had plenty of time, she just didn't want to run. That the primaries moved up had zero to do with it. No one kept Sarah out of the race except Sarah.