[Kartographer]

Explain then:

Sarah Palin:“Herman Cain is the one up there who doesn’t look like he’s part of that permanent political class. He came from a working class family. He’s had to make it on his own all these years. We respect that. He has an automatic connection with the electorate. We can all relate to him. He knows the issues and problems we face every day and he’s determined to do something about it.”

Seems clear to me either she's running or Herman Cain is the only one of the present candidates that she thinks is worth an endorsement.

[samantha]

Silly boy, you do not get it. She is trying to get the other candidates to show some guts, and not let the media play them like a fiddle. She is very good at saying what she means, you just have to pay attention. She really like Herman Cain, but she is outlining what the others should be saying, and is not endorsing him.