I think this time, we’re not going to nominate ‘the next in line’. Sarah or someone from that mindset will be the nominee.
It hasn’t happened in my lifetime. Maybe next time will be different.
Has there ever been a failed Vice Presidential candidate with electoral votes who has ever gone on to win the office of President? A President Palin would be truly historic.
The only thing I’m certain of is that the Republican party, with the remarkable exceptions in 1980 and 1994, shows a propensity for shooting itself in the foot.