Whatever party wins in 2008 will lose in 2012, badly. That is my prediction.
Palin can win, if she loses this time, and she has not been close to the Quayle situation.
I don't think you can assume that. If the economy starts to turn around during the last year or two during the next President's administration even if it still is not that strong, I think he will have a good chance at re-election. Especialy if the other party nominates an inarticulate extremist. Again why nominate Palin when the Republican party has many many better options.
Trust me...I was skeptical of Palin...but after that debate and after seeing how many people she alone turns out in rallies and how much money she raises...she's fantastic.
finish the sentance with rural conservative evangelicals and I agree.