There isn’t a single GOP contender who would get much of the youth vote.
Palin sure as hell can’t. Trump was probably the best able to do that believe it or not.
Your mistaken about Palin...who has become rather an icon to young woman who have shown us to come out in droves supporting her. However I don’t think her daughter has been helpful in that respect...rather seems to have moved some away from Palin of recent.
The people at her book signings were younger adults and conservative college types. More than any other candidate, Palin can neutralize the advantage Obama has with young people.