My predictions have been that Trump was not going to run, Huckabee was not going to run, and that Palin will run.
I'm 2-2 so far, with the last one still up in the air.
If I had to make my best guess as to when Palin will announce, I imagine it will be timed around the Iowa straw poll -- either right before to capture it with the announcement buzz, or right after it, so the results (if they go against her, especially since she isn't officially running at that point) can be dismissed and she can save the time, effort, and money that normally gets dumped into that dog and pony show.
Personally, I think she'll go with the latter, as I'm pretty sure she's not going to buy into the ethanol racket, and that means she's probably going to have a hard time in Iowa. When she jumps in, look for her to spend a lot of time in South Carolina and Florida.
I appreciate your thoughtful opinion.
I was sure she was not running a while back, but I am not so sure now. The Republican field looks so pathetic now, especially with Newt on camera running making himself look stupid as usual,and so many Republicans believing Trump’s nonsense. Palin might just say “What the hell?”. Then again, she might not want to run if Bachman does. I wouldnt bet either way at the moment.