I see this as less of a story than it seems. It helps to remember that Palin made her political bones as a reformer, an outsider to her state’s GOP.
I agree and I don't believe Sarah wants to to go third party but truly wants to reform the GOP. This article is pure speculation, especially given another recent interview:
"Ideally, sure, a third party or an independent party would be able to soar and thrive and put candidates forth and have them elected. But I don't think America is ready for that. I think that it is -- granted, it's quite conventional and traditional -- but in a good way, that we have our two parties. And I think that's what will remain....I don't think the third party movement will be what's necessary to usher in some common sense conservative ideals.
Exactly. That’s exactly what Sarah Palin did in Alaska. She did not run as a third party candidate for governor. She ran in the GOP primary and defeated an incumbent GOP governor. She cleaned up her Party. That is the way to do it. I predict she is too smart to run for anything as a third party candidate. She knows it is a proven road to no where. Would like to see her run for Congress next year against corrupt GOP congressman Don Young who is vulnerable to defeat. What better cause next year than to replace Nancy Pelousy as Speaker of the House?