[newfreep]

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=46016

The Palin Uncertainty - How late is too late? (by John Hayward)

Excerpt:
“If Palin is a good presidential candidate, then formally entering the race and taking the stage at debates will move the polls in her direction. Her official presence would expose her to a wider audience, especially as the election draws closer. For good or ill, her public statements and campaign positions would become more important than the mythology surrounding her.”

“Look at her response to James Hoffa’s vile remarks on Labor Day, and Barack Obama’s agreeable silence afterward. She didn’t just run to a camera and express her outrage. She wrote a very detailed, thoughtful response, as constructive as it was fiery, and posted it in the wee hours of the morning. Did you see anything like that from the declared GOP presidential candidates? Why not?”

[onyx]

FWIW, I agree with that writer.

I want to to participate in the debates, but I am will to wait for her announcement.

[cookcounty]

"“Look at her response to James Hoffa’s vile remarks on Labor Day, and Barack Obama’s agreeable silence afterward. She didn’t just run to a camera and express her outrage. She wrote a very detailed, thoughtful response, as constructive as it was fiery, and posted it in the wee hours of the morning. Did you see anything like that from the declared GOP presidential candidates? Why not?”

Exactly. Of all the candidates or "interested candidates," she has the best political instincts, and keeps tight rhetorical timelines, though Christie may come close. Maybe Perry will show himself to have a lot in this category. I haven't seen it yet, but Perry is brand new in my universe. I'm am completely willing and happy to be impressed. Bring it, Rick.