Reagan was good in large measure thanks to the years he practiced his acting craft, but he, the man, wasn't an act and his American beliefs and ideals were not a script or a speech prepared for him, but were formed and tested through his scholarship and study and our multiple hot, warm and cold wars.
Sarah Palin is a natural and seems to have the American heart and mind, but not the practice and it's not likely she'll get what she needs off the campaign trail or out of office and away from the constant exposure and speaking practice.
After thinking over their methods and results, I can't shake the feeling that McLame picked her simply to take her out as a future candidate.
Nothing about McLame's candidacy said "I want to WIN!" He and Romney both appeared as though they had no intention of winning any election other than the Republican primary.
The results speak for themselves.
I think McCain was a lousy candidate, stiff, awkward, old, and untrustworthy. I also believe he became jealous of Sarah on the campaign trail. He needed her, but he resented her. What a terrible position for Sarah. The conflict must have made him furious.
Regarding Romney, I think he wanted to be President, and I actually thought he was going to win. One explanation is that he didn’t because Obama and the dem’s stole the election. History might tell.