[FrankR]

In her wisdom, she knew such a controversial (to the left) person that she is would bring the kooks out of the woodwork on the left and on the right.

The GOP Good 'ol boys would have probably fought her as hard as the democrats would, and the vote would eventually be split enough to deny her the primary, and someone like the former Governor of Utah would win the nomination with 20% of the total vote.

If we think the media has tried to "gotcha" the current crop of candidates, think what they would have done if Sarah were on the panel.

The obama crowd is so desparate and crazy, and they KNOW Sarah would have wiped up the floor with obama, that her family probably had some concerns about her safety.

If she had run, and won, that would put heavy burdens on her whole family as they would all have to have 24/7 secret service protection.

I think Cain can probably pick up the "grass roots" conservatism slack, and is doing a good job of it at the moment. If he gets it, I would hope he picks Newt as his running mate, governmental advisor and media attack dog.

[Eyes Unclouded]

“they KNOW Sarah would have wiped up the floor with obama”

Yet you readily concede that she wouldn’t have the primary?

[2ndDivisionVet]

IIRC, she was getting DAILY death threats. Yet many here think she hoodwinked them.