Palin's Push for Power (Sweet Alliteration!)

To me, it seems like Sarah Palin all along has been a desperate, power seeking, unqualified nutbag.  That may seem harsh, but lets put it all in perspective.  when she was first selected, she played the role of VP attack dog very well, yet eventually started "going rogue", according to McCain campaign officials.  She got off message, and even people on McCain's campaign claimed she was trying to maneuver herself for 2012.  Finally, after winning over a ton of middle Americans with overblown rhetoric playing on fear of the unknown and the foreign, she seemed to have found a niche following- angry white conservatives.  Her rallies grew in size and in negative temperament, with her playing the maestro.  Even after defeat, she still wanted to have much more importance than John McCain, as she, according to campaign officials, asked if she could speak after John McCain's concession speech.  

Even though the campaign is over, she has not left the media spotlight like John McCain has.  She has still been able to garner media attention, as to enhance her image, as well as her possibilities for 2012.  Even today, CNN reported that she would be willing to help out in the Obama administration, another move that keeps her on the 24 hour news cycle a little longer.  All of these calculated moves, plus her tendency of clinging to and overusing power (think Troopergate) leads me to believe she will be a force (negativley) for the next fours years before running in 2012.  Whether she stays in Alaska, or puts herself up in a special election for the potentially vacated seat left if Ted Stevens wins reelection and is then expelled from the Senate.  Regardless, people should keep an eye on Sarah.