Jimmy Carter, the previous hands down worse President brought us Ronald Regan. If we can survive, Obama and his communist leaning (or in some cases extreme communists) administration will bring someone forward. Right now, I see Sarah Palin as the only one who can think like we do, not like Washington does.
I hope you’re right... I agree with your optimism regarding Sarah — many of those same Reagan instincts, like-ability (sp?), common sense, and following the path of getting her message out at the grass roots.