I disagree. This is not what the Obama war room wanted. They probably considered the scenario of Palin not running for re-election (rumor circulating in Alaska) but I don’t think they figured that Palin would extricate herself from being Governor because of the criticism it would invoke. That Sarah did has thrown all of Obama’s plans off kilter and they are now in a panic or disarray, as witnessed now by Move.on org launching a campaign to attack Sarah who is soon to be a private citizen.
I don’t think they figured that Palin would extricate herself from being Governor because a liberal would never willingly give up power unless they were 100% certain of getting into a more powerful and influential position.