Oh, so now polls are to be taken seriously.
Fine, here are a couple:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/31/us/politics/31poll.html?hp
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/exit-polls-age-v-race/
I know, it’s the “dying media” lying about her to destroy her, because they fear her.
If you want to hitch the GOP’s destiny to Palin’s star, that is something to be determined in the next primary. That’s fine. I don’t believe she will prevail in a genereal election—although she may do well in a primary.
I can say I am a little distressed because of all the heroine-worship.
A good deal more seriously than "people I talk to say blah blah blah," certainly.
Again: that's the way reasoned argument works. You either cite evidence, or else admit you're simply going with brute opinion.
I know, it’s the “dying media” lying about her to destroy her, because they fear her.
This is a prime example of what is commonly referred to as "special pleading." Knowing in advance, as you certainly must, that you're citing two sources widely and routinely discredited hereabouts -- the New York Times and CNN -- you attempt to preempt any objections by loudly proclaiming such standards to be de facto invalid ones.
Both organizations boast of long, ugly and meticulously documented histories, insofar as the relentless sliming any and all political conservatives is concerned. Can you provide any good and compelling reason(s), given that, for any here to take them even remotely seriously in this regard?
I can say I am a little distressed because of all the heroine-worship.
You are certainly well within your rights to interpret and/or feel that way, of course. Reaction to a legitimately conservative political candidate, with a compelling presence and life story, will vary from person to person.