I like Sarah Palin. I think it’s a case of very sour grapes for McCain’s team that she continues to be popular. I pre-ordered her book and would vote for her if she runs—but not in 2012.

But. I don’t think she is interested in remaining a Republican and possibly not even interested in running for any office at all. I happen to know that a local synagogue here tried and tried to get her for a speaking engagement—at a very high price ($75,000)—but her “people” turned it down because her baby was sick. No, this isn’t in the news, but I know it’s true.