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"That would be Sarah Palin. No question."

What do you base that upon? I'm not saying you are wrong or right, I'm just asking what you base that upon. Because you are passionate about Palin doesn't translate to electoral votes on the first Tuesday in Nov 2012.

Sheeesh, friend, you're asking me for a dissertation, and I just ain't up to it at the moment.

You're a long time Freeper. You read here every day. You can't possibly have missed the hundreds upon hundreds of articles related to Palin over the last two+ years. If you've read most of them (as I have), and have closely tracked the thousands of opinions and data points therein, you already know the answer to the question you're asking.

You may as well be asking me why water's wet, or why the sun is hot. It just is, and you can trek backwards to discover all of the reasons why, if you like.

The fact is, there simply isn't anyone running for the presidency who can hold a candle to Sarah Palin. The nomination and the White House are hers for the taking, if she decides that's what she needs to do for her country.

She also has the right stuff when it comes to solid, real life qualifications for the office. Score all of the prospective contenders on a host of key qualifications, and Palin outdoes them all. This really isn't rocket science.

Millions upon millions stand ready to catapult her to the top, just as soon as she gives the word. She is an historic figure, of a type that has rarely been seen in US politics. The people perceive this about her, and resonate with her at a core level. No other US politician has this effect on people. None - including Zero.

You haven't given me one fact that makes Palin a better candidate to knock off Obama than a number of the others. Those millions who will vote for Palin are gonna vote for any Republican. Historical Figure? Upon reflection don't you think that's a little over the top? Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, those are historical figures. You've put her in with those people? Give me a break.

I may have an advantage on you. I live in the SF Bay area. I'm in a sea of liberalism. I have liberal relatives, friends, and co-workers. So I'm exposed to many people who aren't conservatives and don't post on FR. I listen to talk radio and the opinions of lots of people who do not share my very conservative views. So when I hear about the countless number of conservatives who are stimulated by Palin, I don't see it. Remember an enthusiastic vote is counted the same as a lackadaisical vote.