The main reason that many here who have difficulties with Palin, are not voicing a candidate yet, is because the alternative choices are not yet fully declared. That should change shortly now that Bachmann is getting ready to declare, as well as Pawlenty, etc.
There is still ample time to get this all sorted out because it is still considered early by election terms.
One thing for certain, we have no choice but to get this right this time. There will be no second chances. We need to pick a candidate who can win among ALL Americans, not just the 25% among the most Conservative Base.
[Contempt directed at long time FReepers because you don’t like their views will not win any arguments around here.]
I’ve been here since 1998, I know how to win arguments as well as any, but that wasn’t my goal. You will notice that the two I’ve taken off on will not offer an alternative (as you did), they are just in the mudball slinging business. That’s what needs to go.