[nhwingut]

To play the game you must be on the field

The game was played on a field which he bought. And refereed by his allies (i.e. RINOs).

[bert]

That is a rationalization.

It sorely pains me to say it but for reasons we do not know, Sarah chose to be coy and sit in the stands loudly cheering but not playing. She gives brilliant, inspiring speeches, but she is not engaged. She is not presently a player.

We do not know her intentions.