The most important thing about Sarah for me back in the ‘08 campaign was that she was an outsider. So much was made of her “lack of experience” (as if Obama’s resume was strewn with stars), but that was deceptive. The KIND of experience she lacked was exactly what was and is needed. No familiarity with “insiders,” no connection/obligation to PACS, she brought her own ideas unadulterated/uncontaminated by power-brokers constantly whispering in her ear. We send too many up to Washington that are quickly devoured by the political infrastructure of the GOP (which is more about playing the game than it is about serving its constituency).
I believe she is still that way. I believe Ted Cruz is that way. I look at Marco Rubio and I see someone who has been turned into the very thing he was sent to oppose, a man being bought and paid for right in front of our eyes. I believe that without a significant “outsider overhaul” where citizen-servants are sent to Washington in massive numbers, one person just won’t be able to accomplish much.
Except Rubio was a Bush-property, pro-amnesty type in FL. He just disguised himself a bit to get elected US Senator.