I saw the Steyn piece. Time will tell who is right.
The importance of Palin is her Reaganesque ability to articulate principles and ideals that resonate deeply. Bush never had it. It is not something that one can manufacture. It comes from deep down inside.
I’ve said all along that she needs to work the Republican circuit, fund-raise and give speeches, probably for another 3 or 4 years at least (Reagan worked it quite a while longer and build up a nice contingent of followers and financing)... unfortunately, this abrupt resignation has shown political weakness (hard to spin it otherwise)...she has a lot of hard work to do to put that behind her...I think she should move to Florida and run for governor myself...incredible springboard...magritte