Sarah Palin is one of the brightest lights in the state and national GOP.
A similar thing was posted in another thread, but I accidentally deleted all the quotes I compiled.
Also: Which VP candidate could possibly flip you to McCain (not that the poll results mirror it):
Palin and Powell, but that wouldn't be something to swing me by itself.
The Opinion of Sarah Palin thread in early 2008 gave her an 83.3% FF rating which was still below her 89% approval rating.
Some were readying for her as a VP in 07 when Romney was a frontrunner, but when after Super Tuesday, speculation immediately took off. Even more prepped for Palin vs. Jindal Iowa Caucus showdown 2012.