Are we underestimating Palin?

[Stranger in a strange land]

I think she's been damaged beyond repair. The "Moron" label is a difficult one to shake. A better politician could have recovered from a few bad interviews, but she just kept piling on the gaffes.

[Stranger in a strange land]

Palin is a strong public speaker. Nobody is disputing that, and I'll give credit where credit's due. The problem is that she abhors silence, and tries to fill the hole of silence with whatever comes out of her mouth, and this often does not end well.

[Stranger in a strange land]

Yes she is and yes she does, whether you like it or not.

Mittens and all the other candidates exude the drama of watching paint dry.

She's arguably the best public speaker among prominent Republicans, but that alone doesn't make her charismatic. She does have an ability to lead and inspire, but only for a portion of the Republican base.