I think Sarah should go the Reagan route and I believe she will: Run in 2012 and if by chance she doesn’t win, run again in 2016 and seal the deal. A la ‘76/’80. If she stands on principles and loses in 2012 she wins a lot of hearts.
Also, if she comes close to winning the nomination like Reagan did in 1976 she gains the status of “former presidential candidate” which carries weight (unless you’re a loser like Bruno’s boyfriend Ron Paul or a nobody joke like Duncan Hunter).
that’s an intersting perspective. i like it.