[microgood]

If Sarah Palin runs for President in 2012, I have a difficult time imagining someone else winning the Republican nomination.

Last time, the fix was in for McCain. Same story for Dole. Seems like the oldest dog gets the bone.

[Bigtigermike]

Last time McCain and Dole and even Bush Jr. were favorites and darlings of the Republican establishment, the insiders.....Sarah is not beloved by the Party Hacks, it would be a especially sweet if she won the nomination blowing away, although I doubt it will be a blowout, the insiders love Mitt.

[meadsjn]

Last time, the fix was in ...

"Last time ..." about anything in today's USA is totally irrelevant in this election cycle (with a big assumption that we will have elections as usual or on schedule).

This nation has never, never in its history had so many people wide awake and on edge; not prior to the Civil War; not prior to the Revolution. And more people are waking up every day.

[gogeo]

Last time, the fix was in for McCain. Same story for Dole. Seems like the oldest dog gets the bone...

Each of them ran and won the nomination.

As for Dole, no one really ran against him. In 2008, McCain was not considered the frontrunner.

This isn't about what will happen two years from now...it's about what's happening NOW.

THAT is unprecedented...as I recall Reagan had competition, from John Anderson, I think.

And...are you calling Palin old?