Excellent points.
I would point to Palin’s endorsements this season though as some evidence of her intentions, at least.
I wouldn’t go so far as some would, being that I recognize that she took few bold stands for outsider candidates until they already had momentum, and she did back several RNC candidates over Tea Party/DeMint candidates. She is certainly no Jim DeMint, who backed all the Tea Party candidates, even when the odds were long.
But, as I’ve said, I think she can raise money and rally the true believers like no other Republican, even if she can’t win a national race.
That’s why she is a perfect fit for RNC chairman.
She would certainly be better than Michael Steal has been.
When someone starts talking about how Conservative they are, and then they back someone like McCain, it causes me to ask some pointed questions. I don’t know one true Conservative that is informed that could vote for a man like John McCain considering what he has been involved in.
I know this sounds like the comments of a harpy to Palin supporters, but it’s a real litmus test for me. If you can back John McCain and his known agenda, you have no scruples at all.
I don’t say this to mean to Palin. I don’t hate the woman. I defend her against certain attacks from the left. I realize she is trying to do good things. I’m just not convinced she’s a Conservative in the true sense, and she seems to be too willing to back folks who will work against our beliefs.
Would she be better than Steele? I would hope so. Steele has been awful, and I supported his appointment. Now I’m very reticent to sign on to another person who has obvious flaws as it relates to Conservatism.
Steele has got to go. She might be a good person. If she’s going to continue to back RINOs, I’m definitely against it.
Sorry. Not trying to be antagonistic.