Completely vetted, yes. Running for President, no.
Palin is a juggernaut of a power broker. She's trying to increase her power even further. That's a good thing for America. Her work to get freshmen elected is changing the country, and it's in large part thanks to her.
Perry's a three term governor of Texas. He's as vetted as Palin. And he's still in office. His record isn't perfect, but he's been in the big chair for over a decade. Say what you will, but Texas is doing markedly better than the rest of the country.
If you're doing the math, it's pretty clear who's more electable than who. That has nothing to do with the fire of conservatism in their hearts, and everything to do with their ability to navigate the elections process and hang in once you're there. Perry has it. Palin doesn't.
RINO sellout goodhair etc etc, yeah, I know. But you can only do so much from the sidelines. We need folks in the trenches, even if they're not perfect.
As for Palin, if/when she declares, the game is completely changed. And more electable? If that's what you're basing your choice on, then enjoy voting for the lesser of two evils. I did that in 2008. Never again.
Anyone But Obama is not a strategy... it's a shout of desperation, and follows the same bull the libs did in 2004 with Kerry. That turned out real well for them, didn't it?
Bravo!