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I pose the hypothetical question, "what would FReepers be saying, specifically Sarah-supporters, if she were working this hard to re-elect (for example) Lindsey Graham, Orrin Hatch, Arlen Specter (had he not switched to the 'Rats), etc?
I submit that the reaction would be one of universal outrage, but because she was McStain's VP choice, she gets a pass.
Expediency carries the day.

Rush Limbaugh and Jim Robinson of freerepublic, both nationally known figures that revile John McCain and seem fond of and supportive of Governor Palin, both know that she had little choice and have given reasons for understanding her support for McCain.

Without question, they both accept her support of McCain and have defended her for it.

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“both know that she had little choice and have given reasons for understanding her support for McCain.”

The appropriate response from Palin would have been “I will support the winner of the primary”. She doesn’t have to attack McCain and that is as far as it has to go. Loyalty to a traitor is misplaced.

As it stands, actively supporting McCain damages her credibility. Doubt that all you wish, but if McCain wins the primary, this will be remembered.