The acceptance by the religious right to Sarah Palin is not a surprise. What is a bit surprising is the reaction of the left, especially the left-leaning news media. In short, they seem scared of her.
I really do not view her as a threat in 2012 (a post for another day), but perhaps they know more than I do. When reporting every campaign stop (=book-signing), there is always some talking head taking a shot at her record or family life or her lack of acceptance by mainstream Republicans. This is the treatment given to someone you fear.
In an incredible irony, the news media is actually giving more attention and credibility to Palin by attacking her. Her book tour is not particularly newsworthy. They could have ignored it or at least given it subdued coverage. But by taking shots at her, they just keep putting her smiling face on the TV screen again and again. It seems counterproductive to me.
Democratic party mailings have gone out with warnings about Sarah Palin in an attempt to raise money. They are trying to energize the left by trading on their fears of a Palin presidency. It reminds me of what the Republicans did with Hilary Clinton in 2006-7. She was the bogey of the right. Palin has become the bogey of the left.
Can she win? Should she win? Next time.
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