I know that’s how a lot of folks wish to remember it. That’s not the whole story.
Yes, she only spent a day in the state if I remember accurately. She also cut some spots for radio broadcast, and those were aired non-stop for months at a time throughout the state.
She also made appearances in front of the Tea Party, and assured them McCain was one with them, a real Conservative.
The other primary contestant on the Republican side took a ten point hit after Palin’s appearances. Just imagine if she had stood up for the things she believed, and had called McCain on the carpet for his treachery. I think it could have made a very big difference.
Would it have altered the outcome of the primary race? I don’t honestly know. It very well could not have. I’d sure like to know if it could have, and we’ll never really know that. That’s the shame of it.
Let's say Sarah did not endorse Mcain. What would likely have happened.
First, the media would have gone absolutely nuts. It would have been non-stop, Palin is not loyal, etc...
Second, RATS would have been inspired more to vote for McCain to prove her wrong. Heck, the MSM and the DNC would likely have sabotaged Glassman, the RAT running..
BTW, McCain won by a landslide in 2010, so Sarah's support one way or another would most likely have made no difference. So, please let the endorsement go... Sarah is a true Conservative.