Sarah Palin

I haven't written about Sarah P{alin in the past. Reading the paper this morning got me to thinking maybe we are too quick to dismiss Palin as a viable national candidate.

Two questions from the Washington Post phone poll of those who lean Republican taken Nov. 19-23. The first question focused on issues and and the emphasis the Republicans put on them.

Too much Too little Right amount

Gun rights 16% 33% 50%

Same sex marriage 27% 32% 42%

Abortion 23% 34% 42%

Federal spending 11% 60% 28%

Taxes 11% 44% 44%

Illegal immigrants 9% 61% 29%

The second question was concerning Republican leaders and who represents the parties core values. Sarah Palin with 18% led the next closest leader by five points at 18%. I believe if she focuses on Federal spending she can have run away Republian support. More importantly she could sway independants taking this approach.