WI-PPP: Republicans prefer Palin for President

[Keystone Phil]

Not to underestimate her power in the party but Republicans that are worried about Palin being the nominee really ought to calm down. We know how long the power of the frontrunner lasts when the primaries roll around. If Palin is so beloved, she shouldn't be leading in these states by just a few points to someone who isn't even sure about running and is hardly ever in the news.

[Keystone Phil]

Phil,

Huckabee and Romney's name rec is not that much lower than Palin's in these polls.  She's leading highly-established Republicans.  

But they've been nobodies compared to her yet maintain strong positions in the polls. She should be leading by much more at this point.

[Keystone Phil]

How are Huckabee and Romney nobodies?

One guy is a popular Baptist preacher with a television show that draws 1.5 million each week. 

The other guy is someone able to raise $100 million at the drop of the hat.

Yes, she would be in trouble if she were up 4 on Thune, Pawlenty, etc.  But Huckabee and Romney are not nobodies.

I clearly said "in comparison to Palin." They are hardly ever in the news especially compared to Palin. They are out of the spotlight. They aren't regarded as leaders of the party.