Some might believe that a Palin run would divide the party, and if she didn’t win, or other candidates said anything negative about her, the Palin supporters would get upset and turn off, making it that much harder for the eventual nominee to carry the base into the general election.
For those people, if Palin doesn’t run, and instead endorses another candidate, that would be much better for the party. Of course, these poeple obviously believe that Palin won’t win the nomination.
Others might think she would win the nomination, but not be able to win the general election, which they would also believe would be bad for the party.
I don’t agree with this assessment — I’m just explaining to you two reasons why someone would oppose a Palin entry that are different than “the only reason” you could think of.
I mean I get that - in part. But either we believe in a primary system or we don’t.
But the larger point is that every day we’re treated to new revelations of how Sarah can’t win, or shouldn’t win, or it would be better if she didn’t win, blah blah blah.
The concern of the political establishment and the media for the health of the Republican party is - well - touching - but I for one ain’t buying it.
I say go all in with Sarah and see what happens. We’ve tried the RINO approach and it’s a proven loser.