[ejdrapes]

If Palin got in the race wouldn't that keep a lot of people out? If she was in right now would Bachmann be running? Would Perry be thinking about a run? Fact is people aren't going to wait around to see what she does. If you love Palin so much and think she deserves the nomination than you should be wishing she was a declared candidate. The longer she stays out the harder it will be for her to jump in. I know that's not the CW around here but if Rick Perry gets in (someone Palin endorsed in the primary) what is her selling feature to say vote for me over Perry? He's been a governor for 10 years. Palin left her governorship half way through her first term.

Yes I'm a Bachmann supporter but I know her chances of getting the nomination are slim. But if she continues to perform well I think she'll be a good choice for VP. Why would the MSM push Bachmann as a means of keeping Palin out when it's quite clear Palin would be running for one job only - President. Basically what you (and others) are suggesting is the MSM is propping up a likely VP condender to keep a Presidential contender out. Makes no sense to me.

[Daisyjane69]

Do you really want me to spit out what I already know about Bachmann? It took me about one hour to find out, btw.

She is NOT what she pretends to be. Now, should we conservatives reveal it, or should we allow Chris Matthews and Anderson Cooper to reveal it?

I like Perry. But he has the same problem that GWB had: the governor of Texas is one of the weakest of all. It is almost a ceremonial position. They have no real power or authority.

On the other hand, Alaska has it differently. I read someplace (and I’ll have to dig it up) that Alaska’s consitution gives the second most authority to it’s governor. No, I don’t know the other state.

And who wouldn’t want a VP that can’t deliver her own state to our team?

It would be like Biden unable to poop out Delaware.