[Eric in the Ozarks]

When the Gip ran, we didn't have six or eight good GOP candidates and didn't have a Marxist in the WH. It was a different time. Ronnie could afford to wait.

[CynicalBear]

And so can Palin. Analyze the current contenders and decide if the sacrifice is worth the run or if there is someone already in the lineup who would do the job you want to get done. If it appears no one already running is up to your standards then step up to the plate and make the sacrifice. It’s a good strategy.