I want to play devil's advocate for a minute. These aren't my thoughts or what I believe in but maybe an insight into what others might think. When I say others - not the folks here on the fire.

One of Palin's biggest hurdles to overcome in an election (and she can't) is her family. I remember Obama on stage with his wife and kids portraying the "family man". It appeals to voters.

If anything she has an "average" family with issues. I can look past it. In times gone by a thing like this would be huge or almost impossible to overcome. Every effort was made to hide black sheep from the media.

Last election a black sheep got elected though. Who woodda thunk?