She is getting our of “political office” so she can enter the “political fray”. She strikes a nerve with the public: “She is like me! She says the things I think! How refreshing!”
And I think she can have an incredible influence on some of the races in 2010. She can build her base and that of the party. Come 2012 she can either toss her hat in the ring, play second banana or bide her time until 2016.
Now if the GOP had a grain of sense they would create a new “Contract with America” and nationalize the 2010 election. Simple things like: An end to pork. An end to endless debt. A strong national security position and support our troops in the field. These are things that normal American can rally around and Sarah Palin is one of the cheerleaders that can get the message out.
OK, rant off.
Reagan was a real pro at stepping outside the party to talk directly to the people. When he spoke to the Soviets, he spoke directly to the citizens. When he spoke to the unions, he spoke directly to the members. He didn’t lie to them, he said what he believed and many many people came to trust him.
Sarah Palin appears to be taking this same approach. There are a handfull of others out there who do the same but Palin is the one who gets the media attention.
Good comments!
YES! I’ve been saying that here at home. Someone please listen to us, the time is now.