She does choose her words carefully and I think she meant both targeted and diffused light.
She brilliantly framed her campaign for anyone who chooses to pay attention: there will be no actual right-sizing of government without cutting the corruption, so simple ‘small government bromides’ such as what Perry is pitching aren’t enough. Serious reform is needed to restore the country—and our economy.
What’s more, it is incumbent on voters to look for a presidential candidate who has the will and the proven way to face down corruption in both parties.
That is only Palin and she doesn’t need to be too direct in pointing out the limits in this area among the other candidates.
All in good time and measure. That was the first shot in an unlimited target zone. It served its purpose to let everyone know they were on notice and with it the long knives of the Rove bunch were flying.