IMHO, Sarah Palin would not appoint herself to the U.S. Senate if Ted Stevens is forced out. She would likely appoint an interem Senator who would not seek reelection. And it’s my fervent hope that Palin will be a candidate in the special election. She would be the overwhelming favorite.
She would then be free to decide whether to run in the special election for Stevens' seat, or run for Murkowski's in 2010, or neither.
There is an argument to be made that she would not choose to go play "my dear friend" with a bunch of back-stabbing ethically-challenged bottom-feeders.
The question is whether she would help her self more for a 2012 bid by staying Governor or being in the Senate.
Probably the Senate to gain exp. on national issues. She’d have the exactly same exp. as OBAMA.
Yes,I would love Palin to take over Stevens’ seat. If Mur. is challenged in 2010, she could win that too if she decides to appoint a part timer. Who knows?