On one hand you are stating that Sarah Palin is unelectable due to her inexperience and knowledge of the world. And then you make your case FOR her in stating that she was the Governor of the largest state in the Union and that as Gov of that state, which just so happens to be surrounding by other COUNTRIES (not states), she has no knowledge of the world.
No offense, but I find it laughable that you state she needs to "undergo a major image overhaul" and is "unable to handle a hostile press."
As to the former, you can't tell me that Sarah Palin is ugly. Nor can you say that every facet of her life isn't out in the open, the good, the bad and the ugly, and yet she is still powerful enough to affect the midterms.
As for the hostile press comment, c'mon! I think she is handling them just fine by calling them out every time they make a glaring mistake or misquote. Its a thing of beauty.
Most Americans like and respect someone who has the strength of their convictions and is not afraid to speak them even in the face of terrible assault. Most Americans also just LOVE anyone who speaks plainly, who sees this country as they do, as a great place to live and as a bastion of freedom in the world. To prove this last sentence, think back to the peoples response to Dubya saying he wanted terrorist "dead or alive". The MSM and libs went crazy but average Americans said, "Right on, brother!"
I am not going to get into a debate of whether Sarah runs or not. That is for her to decide. And decide she will based on what is best for her, her family and the country. If she does decide to run, then I will do everything in my power to see she is elected because I do not see ANYONE else out there who represents what I believe or wears his/her love of country on her sleeve like I do.
I didn’t mention the size of Alaska, because the reality is there are little more than half a million people in the state; as states go it is probably not one of the more critical ones in terms of who is in the governor’s office (though she should get credit for winning and serving in that office). Mayors of large cities are responsible for more people than the governor of Alaska, and I don’t think serving as NYC mayor qualifies Michael Bloomberg to be president any more than Sarah Palin is.
“Image overhaul” has nothing to do with appearance; I’m not that shallow. She can’t win the election by having 5,000 FReepers vote for her (even they are divided as to her fitness for the office); she has to convince many people to vote for her, and I don’t think she has convinced nearly enough at this point.
The hostile press are responsible for her reputation as a bubble-head with unenlightened Americans; they will re-double their efforts, and she needs many of the target audience to vote for her.