"I do not think that Noonan is a particularly persuasive voice in the party or in the conservative movement."
I disagree. I would never have volunteered to join the FL ground game (+300,000 vote margin) if it hadn't been for Noonan's influence. The length of this thread is testimony in itself that her influence remains strong with many :)
That being said, I see where you're coming from - I don't agree with all of your post, but thanks for least voicing your criticism without taking cheap shots at her character.
I don't think the length of this thread is indicative of the depth of her influence as much as the unexpected severity of her critique. No one would expect for a reliable ally of the President to turn on him in such a manner.