“Once the Dems have a target to demonize (O’Donnell, Angle) then they can play up negatives”
I think this is Gov. Palin a step ahead again. Your point is a great point.
Palin is in no hurry to announce, which makes it extremely difficult for anybody running against her. She has strong base support. If the others announce first, they will be attacked in detail. If they delay, they can build a coalition of supporters to beat Palin.
The Establishment knows this. Romney knows it. The longer the announcements are delayed, the better it is for Gov. Palin. It will come down to Romney and Palin...Romney’s only chance is for conservatives to divide and be conquered by the Establishment pick, Romney. This Primary and Convention is going to be ugly. The Establishment will be defeated or get a Pyrrhic victory.
should be “...can’t build a winning coalition of supporters...”