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Palin: The future of the GOP?

 
The New York Times writes that, win or lose on Tuesday, many conservative see Palin as the future of the GOP. “Matthew Dowd, a former Bush strategist, said Ms. Palin’s challenge was to show substance. ‘She’s an attractive woman who can give a great speech, but the American public doesn’t view her much beyond that,’ Mr. Dowd said. ‘She’s vastly unpopular among moderate and independent voters, and while she could be in a position to be popular among an increasingly smaller Republican Party, she’s got...( read more ) (link)

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