The fact remains that Palin waited until days before the voting started, which gave Devore a year to see if he could put together a campaign, he never did.
Days before ballots started to be sent in, with Campbell breezing to victory at 35% and front runner status, Palin endorsed his only true challenger, someone with the money and name recognition that not only stood a chance to defeat Campbell, but that could put together enough of a machine to defeat Boxer.
Fiorina ended up winning the primary against Tom Campbell with 57%, Devore was never in the running to win that primary.
Ansel, Palin endorsed Fiorina more than a month before the election.
Best check your facts again.
How many weeks before an election can a person send off their absentee ballot in California?