Remember, Sarah Palin is a close advisor & Rubio stabbed both her and the Tea Party in the back in 2010.
I seriously doubt Palin is a “close advisor.”
The visual is sharp - Sarah wagging her finger in the presence of the Rube (as if she were scolding the little boy). Almost anyone but Rube. At one time, it would have been Cruz. That bridge burned.
Palin, why would she want it- she has had enough and loves Alaska. She might not wish to uproot her family and take them through the fun house a second time.
Because it is almost certain it will not be Cruz - will await till his decision is made and announced. If the impossible should happen, would be pleased as punch.
As long as the VP name should not be any GOP-e, is all that is asked. Newt, Sessions, Allen West, Rudy - these men are not members of the GOP elites.