Laura and Ann managed to scrape their way into lesser Ivy League schools and for all their mild brand of conservatism (Romney and Christie?) they are scared to death of being associated with flyover country rubes. It’s the same disease that the nanny boys over at National Review have and that afflicts so many Republicans who spend a few years in Washington.
Palin is above and beyond them for not groveling for the good opinion of the liberal establishment.
The National Review is a perfect example of "Inside the Beltway" moderates who are equally to blame for this massive drift to the left. We have all seen those who talk a big game to their friends, but once the opposition arrives they change the subject and talk about compromise. Those who compromise their core beliefs have no ground to stand on PERIOD