Of course, with the track record of the MSM concerning Mrs. Palin, such analysis is moot in the end. Considering the support vs. outright hostility on just this forum concerning Mrs. Palin on several subjects, especially her support of McCain, perhaps it would be a better idea to pick your battles a little more carefully?
Seeing as how I'm not a politician nor am I inclined to reason as a politician would, I am of the opinion that keeping your cards close to your chest is occasionally the best strategy. Laying out everything on the table all at once leaves more time for your adversaries to adapt and attack.