one thing to keep in mind about Palin is that her main attribute - perceived physical attractiveness - is likely to take a sharp downtown over the next handful of years. she's 44 right now, iirc, which is near the age-cap for being a MILF. could she retain MILF status at age 47-48? conceivably, but it is hardly a given.
I don't see her being able to run any sort of national campaign. she's shown nothing over the past few months to suggest that she has the neurological wherewithal to do so, and she may well understand her own limitations.
she could retain popularity with the "base," but I don't think she can get anywhere near 270 barring Obama facilitating the absolute destruction of the Western world. but I suppose that's not what this thread is about...
Jindal is smarter and would be able to out-youth her (he'll only be ~40 at the time of Iowa) and will appeal better to the base.
or something.
If you think that's her main attribute in the eyes of those who supporter her, you are clearly clueless when it comes to conservatives. While her beauty is to be appreciated, it is probably 5th or 6th on the list. Granted, if she was not attractive it may hurt her, but it's her conservatism, warmth, and non-comformity to the beltway crap that we love. Palin 2012 here we come.
And if McCain wins, I think he does one term anyway so she'll be the nominee.
