[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Second, it shows that Sarah Palin is the political leader of the conservative movement.

Excellent point.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I second that. Sarah could be just what the doctor ordered.

[CTyank]

If Hoffman ends up winning this, will we see a major shift in the party? This is interesting - even more so than the gubenatorial races in NJ & VA.

This is a gamble for the GOP and the “Palin” conservatives. The status quo GOP sees the writing on the wall and is desperately trying to hang on to the party reins.

This is the first battle in the war for the GOP.