Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has used her Facebook page and Twitter feed to make high-profile and often winning endorsements in the 2010 cycle. But more than her ‘batting average’ for picking winners — which many commentators have focused on — it’s her ability to totally change the dynamic of a given race that sets her apart not only from current GOP rivals but even most other politicos in recent memory. Whereas others can provide an incremental push to unknowns and incumbents alike, only Palin has demonstrated the ability to pluck a candidate from virtual obscurity and rocket them to political stardom — and, often, to an unexpected win.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=122105