Another problem with waiting things out so long is the “Fred Thompson Effect”.
Time is about out for those that may choose to make the leap. There are some drop dead dates fast approaching to get on the GOP primary ballot: examples:
Oct. 31, Florida
Now. 1, South Carolina
New Hampshire about two weeks later......
Now. 1, South Carolina
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Nov. 1, South Carolina
Does Palin have to abide by those deadlines?
(sorry...that is just tacky...I apologize)