I think Palin will dog Obama until the next elections. By cutting herself free of Alaska she can bring in the crowds for the republicans who are running for Governor and for 2010 elections; or, if the Republicans won't play ball, she could start a third party. The mood of the electorate seems to be ripe for a big change in direction of our government. Many American's don't like what both parties are doing and when the inflation starts, even the neurtral will be angry and pick sides to vent their anger. When I was in college some 37 years ago, it was generally agreed that it takes 18 months for massive spending bills to be felt in the economy via inflation. That means Bush's first stimulus hasn't done its damage yet and Obama's will be a second wave maybe a title wave. There isn't a free lunch, yet few seems to realize it in Congress yet! However, I will be first to state: jerk A or jerk B still equals jerk! That leave only a 3rd party as a viable option. One doesn't even have to run on a party--the word independent will suffice! I don't think we have seen the last of the young lady from Alaska!