Six months ago I’d have said Sarah Palin was more likely to run for the Presidency in 2012 than pass on the chance. But as the summer turned to autumn it became ever clearer that time was running-out and that her moment of superstardom was waning.
Her decision not to run is no longer the surprise it would once have been. All that’s left is the celebrity and the money and while there’ll still be plenty of the latter the former quality may have a shorter half-life than she suspects. The more important news today may prove to be Marco Rubio’s suggestion* that he does not desire the Vice-Presidency.
As for Mrs Palin, she explains that:
After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States.
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