It also occurs to me that the Left can't stand Palin because while she's a woman, but she's not angry, bitter, whiny (think Michelle O), AND she's not a victim. She's gotten ahead on her own merits and hard work.
Whoa, that's one threatening message which the Left can't allow to catch on.
PLUS, she takes responsibility for herself and her decisions. (Think of all Nobama's "Present" votes....)