I think Hume is very positive toward Palin.
It’s just that all the other so-called conservatives, with the exception of Barnes & Kristol, picked at her. Krauthammer was downright nasty about her.
Barnes is probably the least articulate commentator on any network....great insight but terrible communication skills. Kristol is excellent in both areas.
Krauthammer, on the other hand, is the single most depressing talking head on any network at any time in my entire memory spanning a number of decades.
All I know is that I used to love watching The Panel as I made dinner. After Sarah came on board, Mort and Dr. K. turned nasty and the others had only gloomy predictions for the Repubs, so I said—who needs this! And their commentary after every Barry performance is total fawning.