Everyone else in the repub race is running to be Sarahs veep. Thats why “Perry’s timeline and Bachmanns rise” dont affect Sarahs timing.
And yes, campaigns have changed a lot since 1980. And Sarah is changing them again for 2012. Get used to it.
People don’t run for President to come in 2nd place (unless they’re Ron Paul, and then they run to come in 3rd or 4th).