I think a big reason why she is what she stated: that she is unbounded by office. She understands as Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, and others — she can have more influence outside of government.
She is great at what she has been doing — sending out tweets, rallying the faithful, being a figurehead, and being a lightning rod.
She has helped conservatives gain power by organizing around her cues. She could elevate herself to absolute kingmaker in a presidential race, but her influence would begin to wane after an extended campaign. A great muician knows to leave the audience wanting more. I think Palin wants to be a superstar, not a lowly public servant, and I think she will purposefully leave the public wanting more of her, not less.
Apples and oranges. You're comparing someone who's been a leader and a politician for a very long time, to people who simply voice their opinions in the media.
If Sarah simply wanted to be a 'kingmaker', she would already have a full-time gig at Fox or ClearChannel radio.
You are seriously misunderestimating Mrs. Palin, my friend. She's got a much bigger role to play in American history than the one you'd like for her to play.
And, she knows this better than anyone.
The President is not a “lowly public servant”... ;)