Palin wants to run, ensure Obama re-election
Little could do more to ensure the re-election of President Obama than Sarah Palin taking a serious attempt at the office in 2012. While she does have the support of a dedicated following, her appeal is too limited to offer a real chance at a national victory. Even if she wins some large southern states, none of them really has the population to overcome the absolute losses in California, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. Even in the South and Midwest, many moderates would be unlikely to throw their support behind this divisive character.
Frankly, a lot of us think she’s an idiot. And that doesn’t speak well for her supporters.