[SevenMinusOne]

The notion that Palin at this stage in her life is anywhere near where (or who) R. Reagan was in 1979 is just foolishness. They aren't even in the same realm of people, with regard to Palin 2011 and R.R 1979.

I strongly hope we will put up a better candidate than Palin in 2012. A number of active, decision making Governors come to mind. Huck, Romney and Palin are all Obama's best gifts in terms of opponents....Huck and Romney are both awful....and Palin is not ready, IMO. I would not be confident with her being CinC.

[techno]

SevenMinusOne:

What you see now is what you are going to get unless Jeb Bush enters the race.

The GOP has a history of never nominating DARK HORSES.

So you are left with Newt as he is the only one of the top 4 left.

[LaybackLenny]

The notion that Palin at this stage in her life is anywhere near where (or who) R. Reagan was in 1979 is just foolishness.

See post 30. (I'm presuming that Michael has a much better perspective on it than most, if not all, on FR.)

[ChildOfThe60s]

A couple of thoughts on your comments.

Palin is much greener than Reagan at this point. RR after all had been governor of CA, a lot like a small country. Been around the block a few times more.

That said, many somewhat green leaders have proven themselves well when put in the hot seat. I think Palin has shown hints of the fiber that comes out in a leader when things get tough.

The next RR? I suppose it is possible. But statements and comparisons like this are bull. Let’s compare her to live competition, and she looks pretty superior to Romney and Huck.

The level of hate and media vitriol that will be put on any Republican candidate in 2012 is going to exceed anything experienced in the past.

Liberals don’t disagree with people, they hate the worthless scum that disagree with them.

[sonic109]

I’m %100 in agreement.