re: #47 SanFranciscoZionist

I think she also skated for a time on the trend Palin established, of the hot Republican babe who can kick those ol’ liberals’ bee-hinds. (I tend to type with a twang when discussing stereotypes in American politics for some reason. The whole hot-mama-politician image was very effective, briefly.

Unfortunately, no one actually does Palin like Palin, and most attempts to copy her have failed. Bachmann gets closest, but her schtick was never as narrative-compatible, and she’s less comfortable playing up the sexy.

To me, she didn’t even come close. At least Palin has a sense of humor and a personality. Bachmann? Zero.