That poll was taken 17 days after she announced she was resigning on July 3, an event that dominated the national news for days and even threw Obama off the front pages. The poll showed Palin at 45/43 (Fav/Unfav) with Independentents. GMAB with your characterization, especially in light of the salting of the sample PPP did in August to eradicate any future chance of a favorable number like that coming out for Sarah Palin.
KellyAnne Conway and Celinda Lake did a bi-partisan poll a few weeks after the election that showed that 64% of ALL women thought Palin got a raw deal from the press.
Independents and particularly women will give her another look. She still has control of her future, as much as it might pain you.
Does your crystal ball give any insight into this weekend's lottery picks? I'm looking to get a new sailboat and could use all the help I can get.
I care much less about what likely voters will think, and much more about what they do think. Right now, Palin would be a drag on McDonnell - which is exactly why she hasn't been asked to campaign for him. Considering he has a ten-point lead, I'd say his instincts are solid.