I have my differences with the Wall Street Journal's sundry opinions. However their most recent opine is an excellent, honest articulation on Governor Palin and her future with the GOP. Witness the following;
As for Mrs. Palin's Republican critics, they might consider if they can afford to write off a young leader with such natural political talent. We don't see a large constellation of other GOP stars on the horizon. Mr. McCain was right to understand that his party needs a new generation of leaders who haven't grown comfortable with the perks of Washington. Especially as Democrats once again grow the Beltway, the next GOP leaders will need to make a better case for entrepreneurship and limited government. Mrs. Palin deserves a chance to see if she has the skill and work ethic to become that kind of leader.
Read the entire article here.
...and if she can sustain her popularity as governor though declining oil prices as well as she did though the extreme up-tick over the next two years even her current detractors will have to admit what we already know.... She's the real deal!