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.
Checks and balances,Checks and balances. She can support Rubio over Crist and i’m sure others. The Arizona fight may have to be won without her or even in spite of her. Its a calculation that she needs make,not you or I. There will be plenty of other places she can prove and reprove her credentials.