Sarah Palin (not just a 15 min phenomenon)

I am surprised by how Palin has emerged from '08 election turning that election's loss into a personal boon. One liners and rhetorical speech aside, she has become a force that will not be ignored. However you feel about Sarah Palin, one thing is obvious: she's here for the long haul. A lesser person would have faded into obscurity but this self described "mama grizzly" is a mover and shaker and is literally emerging as one of the heavy weight players in the republican party in search of a platform. Because she is being sought out by fellow Tea Party Republicans for endorsements; she is becoming an important voice. Palin is fueling polarization of the political landscape Love her or hate her, she is speaking and people are listening from all sides of this fractured political landscape. Do not dismiss this rising player and possible "political hopeful."