I predict the ultra-conservatives will prevent the GOP from being able to run more than a hotdog stand for some time to come.



As for Palin, she was propelled to the national stage for reasons of demographic and representative expediency. You were never supposed to take her seriously.
Alas, both herself and her fans strangely do.

Ah well, I guess that other running mate / poster boy, Dan Quayle, still believes he is really fit for the presidency to(e)*.



* I'll let Quayle and his fans puzzle on that 'e'.