I disagree that a Republican candidate will be a sacrificial lamb in 2012. That assumes a very successful Obama presidency, which is hardly a given with the problems he faces and his leftist ideas.
I believe that some Republicans simply fear her conservatism, others have bought into the media bashing of Palin and some are simply elitist snobs that probably thought Reagan was unelectable, too. Fortunately, these Republicans are in the minority - and have to kept there.
“I believe that some Republicans simply fear her conservatism,”
Really? What conservatism has she expressed that created such a reaction?
My main issue with Gov Palin is that she is a wonderful person, but on many issues she is an unknown or not conservative ENOUGH.