I agree with you (and with Sarah) that she has to let the people know what her intentions are very soon. As she said, it's only fair to her supporters, who've been standing by in loyalty to her.
My personal view is that it would be wise for her to declare before the middle of October, and make sure that she's made the first filing dates. If she goes beyond that point without announcing her intentions, I believe support for her candidacy will wither.
I’m dissapointed not so much that she hasn’t announced she is running, because I wouldn’t blame her if she doesn’t, but I do feel she is stringing people along.
Having watched Sarah Palin these last three years, I think she's made of better stuff than that. I honestly feel that she's staying out for as long as she practically can, to keep from being damaged by the ongoing demolition derby that's occurring in the race at this time.
I have a feeling that if she had her druthers, she'd stay out even longer, but the looming filing dates are going to force her to step in soon.
If Cristy jumps into the race by the help of the eastern money establishment after not serving full term, it will remove any justified complaints about Palin by these same people. Palin jumped as a benefit to the people of Alaska as much as herself. Cristy jumped to satisfy money enablers of the NE, the same kind of crowd that tried to scuttle Reagan. I have negative feelings against Nancy being part of the crowd Ronald wasn’t. Palin could be the better poker player waiting for other cards to be on the table. A Palin-Cain ticket either way suits me just fine.