[conservatism_IS_compassion]

General William T. Sherman's demurrals of any willingness to seek the presidency are often abbreviated as "If drafted, I will not run; if nominated, I will not accept; if elected, I will not serve."

Governor Palin's annoucement that she was not running was hardly a Shermanesque statement.

[MEGoody]

Per the link you provided, a Shermanesque statement is "a clear and direct statement by a potential candidate indicating that he or she will not run for a particular elected position."

Sarah said she wasn't running. That seems pretty clear to me. So again, what makes you think she'd accept if "drafted" by a brokered convention?