I check in daily on the FanSite for a recent VP candidate whose name rhymes with "mail-in." The site is con$ervatives4p@lin-dot-com (name changed to foil Google). No link either, but it's easy to find. Now and then I even post a comment under another handle.
The major theme there is dissatisfaction with the entire GOP slate, ESPECIALLY Mitt Romney. Their problem is the dearth of alternatives with one exception, the namesake of the site. And that is what provides the fun.
The thinking (hoping) there is that the namesake is playing out a grand strategy by pretending not to run, and will at the last minute step up and be awarded the nomination by acclaim, and go on to win a landslide election.
As delusions go, it is more entertaining than most.
From my perspective as a non-fan of The Namesake, I can't imagine their dream coming true. I'm sure most Kossacks would agree that the "defeated" has no intention of running for office. She would be taking a pay cut and having to actually work, either on a campaign or as an office holder. She would have a lot more scrutiny than she cares for.
But the Faithful absolutely believe this is a strategy to let the clown show go on until The Declaration. The longer she holds out, the more America will ache for a Savior. Ess.
It's almost like an end-of-the-world cult, waiting, waiting for the...
inevitable?
These people put up a bunch of money to buy ads in Iowa aimed not at a TV audience, but at one person, urging her to "reconsider."
They know she would mop the floor with Obama in a debate. They know she would win in a landslide. They know that she has a vision and a capability like no one else on the planet. They come right up to the edge of calling her "The One," the most uniquely gifted, honest and intelligent politician on the planet.
Really.
Here is a sample of some of the thoughts and bon mots from the site that support my premise.
It will be interesting to see how a President Palin would handle those dumb arses at a White House news conference.
She is always a step or two ahead. Already stressing unity amongst "we the people" , She has her finger on the pulse of the American people. The Governor has already proved that she can demonstrate her ability to have an impact without a title. It will soon be time to show us all what impact she would have as the leader of the free world. Run Sarah......show us!!
Palin's political strategy could continue to keeping the survivor candidate's percentages low enough for Palin to jump in or better yet, leading to a brokered convention which creates an open door for Palin to WIN the nomination in a landslide!
Remember, Sarah Palin is a master political strategist... no nasty personal destruction debates, no ex-spouses, no huge bankroll, no LS media, while she continues to stay in the game clean as the wind driven snow...
I would suggest that we wait until after SC before we start to suggest how Palin will respond. She is playing 3 dimensional chess where you wait to make your decision on your next move depending on what happens next, not before.
The result of all of these machinations, is to have the weakest Republican nominee. The reasons will be apparent to every conservative when Mrs. Palin declares for President. There will be rejoicing in the streets that they will not have to hold their nose and vote "establishment, work-across-the-aisle" again.