You’re kidding, right? She was out there endorsing candidates while everyone else was waiting to see which way the wind was blowing.
Cindie
“Sarah Palin endorses Tom Tancredo” — November 1, 2010.
“Sarah Palin endorses Sandy Adams” — November 1, 2010.
That’s hardly in advance.
But yes, she did endorse John McCain and Michele Bachmann in January.