But she has a journalism degree...
I like Sarah, but she needs to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the problems facing us in foreign and domestic policies. Otherwise, she will be seen as a folksy also-ran and will not be able to win over the masses.
Blaming "the media" for her image is a cop-out. Outstanding politicians in the past have managed to talk THROUGH the media to the people. Sarah hasn't demonstrated that just yet.
Flame away, Kool Aid drinkers. Just trying to be realistic.