[Rational Thought]

Let's say Gov Palin hadn't resigned. Let's say she stayed in Alaska to watch her state, office and political career continued to be under assault (with no help from Republican establishment). What could have been the consequences for the Country?

No 63 seat gain in the house.

Far less Tea Party influence with our current Government.

Potentially former Rep. Michele Bachmann.

Potentially a Texas Governor named Hutchison and no Perry Presidential campaign.

What I see posted here on a regular basis, from a handful of Bachmann and Perry supporters, are attacks against anything Palin, using the Liberal talking points of calling her a “quitter”, “not going to run” or (my personal favorite) “she will guarantee an Obama reelection”.

What are you Perry and Bachmann supporters so afraid of? Shouldn't we have an inclusive primary system in order to have a competition, resulting in the strongest nominee possible? Or, should we exclude those we don't prefer and see how successful our nominee will be when running against both a Democrat and Third Party opponent?

[Windflier]

Let's say Gov Palin hadn't resigned. Let's say she stayed in Alaska to watch her state, office and political career continued to be under assault (with no help from Republican establishment). What could have been the consequences for the Country?

That is one of the best questions that I have ever seen asked in all the hundreds of Palin discussions, and your answers are spot on and insightful.

Well done.