I complete agree with Larison on the question of Palin for 2012. But really, what is the GOP goal here? As much as there is some kind of overall goal they are shooting for, the presidency is *not* it. They know they have no chance to upset Obama in 2012 when he is in full campaign mode.
So their overall goal remains consistent: To soil the water of politics in order to present themselves as the only real alternative to those currently in power, starting with Congress. And toward that, Palin is a logical choice. If you have no chance of actually winning, why not run Palin up there to "speak truth to power" and tell America that "real Americans" are unhappy with the way things are being done? It is a win-win for the GOP--the media will happily (and freely) report everything Palin says and does with high definition coverage of "real Americans" trying to "take back" their country.
The GOP isn't about policy, governance, or leadership. It is about publicity.
Your pal,
Fred
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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