That 1/2 term gov/reality tv star, as you put it drew a larger TV audience during her VP nominee convention speech than either Presidential candidate. When in history has that ever happen or ever will again? She has a drawing power like never seen in modern American politics. Allot of powerful people have gone to the political graveyard by underestimating Sarah Palin.
That was before the drama that is the Palins was unleashed on us all. She’s been over exposed since the nomination speech.
This isn’t Alaska where there are only 493,417 registered voters.