>> “OR, so many conservatives will divide the vote sufficiently to give it to Mittens.” <<
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Something you ate?
Once Palin jumps in officially, the rest of the field will have to look at their internal polling data, and recognize her strength, and back out.
Perry may stay for a short while, but he will take votes from Romney, not Palin. His real nature will be impossible for him to hide for long.
“Once Palin jumps in officially, the rest of the field will have to look at their internal polling data, and recognize her strength, and back out.”
You may be right - or not. Time will tell.