She is filling the roll of a stalking horse for the Conservative Candidates, aka IMHO, Pence, Cruz and Walker in no particular order.
She will take the slings and arrows, and one will emerge to take on the Jebster and hopefully politically triumph over him.
If my theory is correct she is living up to her name "Palin" which means to serve at the table.
If this works, we will owe her a debt of gratitude that we may not be able to express...
I agree. Sarah is willing to be the Martyr to save the Country the Joan of Arc if you will (a bit Over The Top) as a metaphor to get the Gang in line and cut out these B/S LOSERS.