[Plutarch]

The rationale you give is plausible. She had an opportunity to present a coherent explanation during her speech, but didn't. She could have explained by taking Q&A, but didn't. Palin’s coyness has led to a lot of interesting speculation and livened up the weekend news, but in terms of a 2012 run, hasn't exactly allayed any concerns skeptical voters may have about steadiness, experience, and political professionalism.

[tarheelswamprat]

The rationale you give is plausible. She had an opportunity to present a coherent explanation during her speech, but didn't.

Her explanation was perfectly coherent and logical, for those who took time to actually listen to it or read it. Only those who didn't, or who, for whatever reason, wish to intentionally distort it, say otherwise.

Whether you, or they, agree or disagree with it is another matter entirely, but your assertion that it was incoherent is nonsense.

[Ann Archy]

Don’t you think she had to leave it somewhat AMBIGUOUS and not say she’s going to HELP people get elected that are PATRIOTS and have Common Sense??? I think so.