[techno]

I tell what is really frustrating the GOP establishment is not so much what Palin is doing but that Mitt Romney cannot gain separation on Palin in the polls and that many good candidates are refusing to run in 2012. Here is a rundown of those who have already said they are not running:

1) Michael Bloomberg
2) Mike Pence (running for Governor of Indiana)
3) Jeb Bush
4) Mitch Daniels
5) Scott Brown
6) Chris Christie on many occasions
7) Jim Demint
8) Bobby Jindal
9) General Petraeus
10)Paul Ryan

[techno]

And what terrifies the GOP establishment is the thought of Mike Huckabee not running in 2012 because he would rather keep his wife’s affection and not sacrifice his 6 figure or 7 figure salary on Fox News for the vain hope of winning the GOP nomination and then beating Obama.

[rbmillerjr]

“1) Michael Bloomberg
2) Mike Pence (running for Governor of Indiana)
3) Jeb Bush
4) Mitch Daniels
5) Scott Brown
6) Chris Christie on many occasions
7) Jim Demint
8) Bobby Jindal
9) General Petraeus
10)Paul Ryan”

I said along time ago that it will be between Palin and Romney...not a tough choice if you are a conservative. Some other conservatives may enter but none with the combo of credibility, charisma, appeal to be seriously considered.

...and how is Huckabee getting over 5%, that is baffling.

[ExSoldier]

I hadn't heard that about Jindal. I did hear yesterday that Hillary said she isn't going to run, but I have no doubt that could change in an eye blink.