Alaska is a conservative state and she had a very high rating there. I’ve liked her from the start, although some doubt is beginning to nip around the edges of my opinion as I’ve already explained.
I don’t believe that Palin has worked with the rats like McCain has, unless you consider getting rid of pubs who’d been running the state for decades and were entrenched in a culture of greed through private and public corruption should be considered working with rats. I don’t. There’s nothing about her record that bothers me at all. What is raising some doubt for me is her constant exposure at lightweight venues that don’t display her seriousness and grasp of issues. Throwing red meat to her “audience” is not what I hoped to see. I wanted a Dick Cheney talking about serious issues constantly, not “rock star” appearances.
Your post gives me a suspicion that you’re part of the gang she pushed out of Alaska politics and you’re bitter? I don’t know. At any rate, I still support her. I just don’t know how much longer that will be true, even though I don’t think she is or ever will be like MCCain.
My distaste for the Murkowski nepotism and local corruption knows no end. I campaigned (carried signs) for, contibuted to and voted for Sarah when she ran for governor. I like many who know Sarah from way back thought she was the real deal. I still like her, I just don't love her. I am not alone as an Alaskan who saw how she governed versus how she campaigned. It's tough to realize your only hope isn't, but it is part of growing up. My fear is the repubs will be led down the road by another McCain until its too late. The fate of this republic hangs in the balance. If Sarah can advocate for conservatives in the media I think she will do a lot of good. Personally I don't think she will run, at least that is my hope.