I thought that same exact thought the first time I heard her speak, which was when she was announced as McCain's VP selection.
I often wonder "how many of us had that exact same thought?" Michael Reagan did, which I think puts us in pretty good company. :-)
I don't know if she has a future in politics -- I'd support her choice no matter what. She has to do what's best for her and her family. I get that.
I do think she's as close to Reagan as we'll see in the remainder of my lifetime and given the opportunity I'd enthusiastically vote for her again. I just cannot see pulling the lever for any of the named GOPe candidates that are already out there, and frankly, I cannot think of a GOP candidate aside from Palin that I'd crawl over broken glass to go vote for.
Truth be told, I would too. But, she has some 'splaining to do for her actions of the past month or so.