** “if there is room in the party for a pro-abortion rights candidate…” **
No, there isn’t enough room in the pro-life GOP for baby-killers.
Go elsewhere.
I just don't know about her for 2012. I think if she had a full two terms as governor and would spend time mastering foreign affairs, she would be on par with Reagan and Thatcher. That takes time.
I know she's already way more experienced than obozo will ever be in true governing, but she will be held to a much higher standard.
Who else is there that is as genuine and solidly conservative as Sarah but with deeper experience?