When I saw the news story on this I fell out of my chair!  I have been beating the drum for Sarah Palin since she emerged as McCain's running mate last year.  I am completely dumbfounded as to why she would resign with less than one term under her belt.  If she was truly interested in making a run for the White House in 2012 she should have at least stayed on for one full term.  I think this may be taken as a lack of committment to high office.  Oh, how I hope she has some type of game plan in place that will keep her in the thick of things.  She can make a difference in America.  She is a breath of fresh air and I hope she doesn't go away.  Say it aint so Sarah!!!

I watched South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford give an interview on Fox the other day and was intrigued by his obvious lack of enthusiasm for Sarah Palin when asked about rising stars in the Republican Party.  Here is a guy who is challenging to be top dawg in the party and admittedly has a bright future.  He was asked about upa dn coming stars and mentioned Jindal, Pawlenty, and surprisingly Mitch Daniels in Indiana.  He did not even mention the former VP running mate and the part's most visible star as a player in the much needed rebirth of the party.  My question is how can someone not admit that Palin is a bright star and source of hope for the party?  I think this is a clear example of what is wrong with the party.  There is too much fighting and backstabbing. It's as if folks like Sanford are vying to be the captain of a sinking ship.  Here's a bit of advice to all you Republican "leaders" out there--  You need to unite or the party is doomed for the trash heap of history.  Man up and acknowledge that Sarah Palin represents what main stream conservative Americans value most- honesty, integrity, gritty determination, and a willingness to fight for the people.  The various factions of the party are ripping it apart in search of their own personal glory and power.  This is detrimental to the party as a whole and when all is said and done they won't have a party to control if they don't come together and unite! 

Wow! A lot can change in a week.  Since the election Sarah Palin has gone from media whipping post to media darling.  We saw her on every network prior to the election and she was ridiculed and lambasted.  One week after the election and she is still everywhere but now she is being kindly treated.  What gives?  I believe that since Obama has been elected Palin is not viewed as a threat anymore by the mainstream media.  At least she is not viewed as a threat until the campaigning for 2012 really ramps up.  This is good for the Gov.  She will now be able to get her side of the story out into the public and people will have a better chance to learn who she really is.  I heard on the radio that she may be appearing on Desperate housewives next spring.  Go Sarah!  This exposure is good for her as long as it remains positive.  Play the game governor and get your message out.  You have a bright future ahead.