[MBB1984]

True, you rarely receive an articulate argument in defense. Palin is not the worst candidate the GOP could run, but for the reasons espoused in the article, she has significant weaknesses. One concern mentioned in the article, is that instead of uniting the party as did Reagan, Palin seems to divide. Maybe that will change in time, as Reagan did not unite the party until 1980.

[GonzoGOP]

instead of uniting the party as did Reagan

As someone who was alive back in 1976 and 1980 i can tell you it wasn't all hugs and cupcakes in GOP land back then either. It was just that after four years of Iran, stagflation, and the misery index the Bush wing of the GOP was willing to go along with RR since he could send Jimmy into early retirement. Remember that the term Voodoo economics was invented by a G H W Bush.