“...What is this group’s opinion of Carly Fiorina?...”
At the present time, the public for the most part has no idea who she is. Her name probably rings a bell from a news report they heard awhile back, but that’s about the extent of her name recognition.
Once folks start to see more glimpses of her in the media, there is a chance they will consider her a female Donald Trump.
Perhaps, but Sarah Palin seems over-exposed and caricatured, so I think it is best if she sat out of the race except as an influencer, not a candidate.