I have to disagree with you on this. The statement is about politics. She is attempting,from the outside,to build a base. Regardless of what she,you or myself may feel about McCain (we probably all agree) ,the man did nominate her for VP and as such she would be seen by some to be ungrateful for not supporting him.
If she appeared ungrateful then those within power now would be less likely to support her in the future. She can “go rogue” as she did in NY 23,bucking the establishment and supporting someone other than the party nominee to build her credentials.
In dealing with McCain and all the issues arising from the campaign she has taken the high road where ever possible. That’s a course she cannot veer from should she expect the help she will surely need if 2012 is not to become a meltdown and a second Obamination victory.
Again,this is politics. At this point in time,up to and possibly past her victory in 2012,she will have to show her gratitude to McCain for making her a national figure.
I think that the acid test is going to be if J.D. Hayworth in Arizona announces that he will challenge McCain for his Senate seat, the best move for Sarah is to remain neutral. As you said, she is in a damned if she does/doesn’t situation especially in McCain’s home state.
If she endorses McCain, it will probably make the difference in the election and McCain will manage a squeaker in the primary. If she lets McCain and Hayworth duke it out, I predict McCain is toast. It’s time for Arizona to send a REAL conservative Republican to the Senate and retire Juan for good.
The problem is that an endorsement of McCain will not endear her to conservatives in Arizona who want McCain gone, and that will reverberate. Bet on that.
I'm amazed at how many Freepers have forgotten who pulled her out of obscurity, and attack him with a fury.
Without McCain, she would still just be the relatively unknown governor of ALaska