Standing on her own, “Going Rogue” as it were, and ending up heading the GOP 2012 ticket are not mutually exclusive at this point.
I have been around for elections since the days of Eisenhower's first run for president. I have NEVER seen anything like the effect Sarah Palin is having on politics in this day and age. Not even Ronald Reagan had the effect I'm seeing with her today.
She certainly is the ultimate litmus test when it comes to separating the RINO’s from the conservative herd. Try as they might they can't a RINO simply can't hide their disdain for her when her name comes up! What a gift she gives in that respect. I won't miss the days when a RINO could pretend to be not a RINO, get elected then revert to their true self. No sir! All you have to do is bring up Sarah Palin. RINO’s, and it goes without saying that liberals, can't make it past that little test! It's like vampires and holy water or a crucifix.
Love it!
We must be around the same age, because I remember Eisenhower’s election also.
I also agree with you in the fact that alomost all politicians today, dems & reps are scared to death of her. That alone make her very interesting and viable as a candidate in my opinion.