The mainstream politicians and media waged an unpredicented tidal wave of ugly opposition to her during the McCan Palin campaign. Remnants are still there. Time needs to pass before she reappears on the national scene.
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Let me condense what you said into a few words:
WE LET THE LEFT DEFINE OUR PEOPLE.
They couldn't have done this without our accepting into their premise.
Bump what Artcore said.