[Windflier]

This is Palin’s present position: She is making about $12 million a year in speeches, appearances, TV work, books, etc. If she runs, that stops. She is at home when she wants to be. She is in the limelight when she wants to be, out of it when she wants to be.

Maybe you missed my last post to you. The exact opposite scenario happens, if Sarah decides not to run.

Much of America has been betting on the fact that she's going to run for president for over a year now, and Sarah is acutely aware of this. No other candidate (or potential candidate) has the depth and breadth of grass roots support that she does. It amounts to millions upon millions of people who are relying on her to answer the call. Again - she is acutely aware of this, and has been, since the end of the 2008 election.

Sarah Palin loves and respects the American people (and her staunch supporters) far too much to string their hopes along this way. She knew in 2009 that she had to quickly come to a decision on whether or not to run in 2012, because the pressure for her to run was building even then.

She would have ended all rumors and speculation about her running for president, over a year ago, if that was her decision. The fact that she still hasn't made an announcement (either way) is proof positive to me that she is definitely in.

If for some strange reason, she opted out of the race at this late date, it would ruin her credibility with even her most ardent supporters, to say nothing of everyone else.

Perhaps you don't understand the expectations that have been laid upon her. Many millions of Americans are frankly looking for her to be a revolutionary leader who slays the 100 year old beast of Socialism in this country, and helps us to restore our nation to its Founding Promise.

She has shown every indication of being that leader, and of being determined to do that job, so the potential let-down can hardly be overstated. It would be seen as one of the nation's most historic lost opportunities, and many would feel a profound loss of all hope for our future.

Believing that she could somehow go on being the right's American darling, and a political kingmaker, is absurd. Millions of backs would turn on her at once, if she abandoned what many see as a sacred trust.

[nopardons]

I’ve posted what you just did, REPEATEDLY, on this thread, all to no avail; apparently. We’re wasting our time and effort, trying to post facts to someone/s who refuse to see the facts of the matter.

[thecodont]

Well stated.

Her announcement is just a matter of time.

God’s strength to her.