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I would think that increased visibility and credibility for herself with the national party organization could be a reason. But it still looks like she's "slumming" to me ... it makes her look opportunistic in my eyes....

I detest McCain's progressivist ideology. And basically think that political parties are gradually becoming irrelevant anyway. As a voter (who recently changed registration from Republican to Unenrolled), a candidate's character, "message," and track record are everything to me. I rate Sarah Palin high on these criteria; and McCain gets an "F" on all three....

Indeed, McCain was one of the main reasons I left the party. That, and all the angst about the GOP's evident "identity crisis": They seem to be puzzling over whether to be a party that "conserves" our most cherished national values, principles, and liberties, or "progresses" to a big tent philosophy and a cacaphony of different (and competing) voices.

In short, the trend seems to be the GOP is moving away from its historic core for purely pragmatic reasons. But I think, if it does, it will finally die.

I am a constitutional conservative who believes in strictly limited government. I know McCain does not share this belief; but I'd thought that Mrs. Palin does. So it seems to me McCain and Palin are "natural enemies" in the political philosophy department.... Which is why I find her support of him so perplexing.

What's your best shot, jonrick46?

I think Norman Greenbaum of Post #138 comes close to what I is Sarah's reason to help John McCain.

When I read about Sarah’s plans to help John McCain’s campaign, I couldn’t help but see it as a reflection of her noble character. I truly believe that Sarah is honoring a friendship that she values and respects. This says much about her trustworthiness that does not abandon friends for some self serving expedience.

We must remember that “United we stand and divided we fall.” This means that we bring folks along in their conservative values by our influence. The only way we can make new believers in conservatism is that we attract those who have not got it to come where they can receive it.

I agree with you about John McCain's “progressive ideology.” He has a long way to go before he gets it. I am hoping that Sarah's friendship with John McCain will make him a true believer from her influence. And that will a great thing to happen, don't you see?