A Google source tells Marc Ambinder that searches for Gov. Sarah Palin “have spiked dramatically since her announcement last week, indeed, to their highest levels since the election.”

Furthermore, if you search for “Sarah Palin,” you’ll see an advertisement for her PAC, which is collecting thousands of e-mail addresses and donations.

Said the source: “Intentional or not, her team is capitalizing on her interest to build a (potentially) enormous list of supporters.”

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2009/07/07/palin_builds_political_list.html

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Offers Pouring In for Sarah Palin

Gov. Sarah Palin hasn’t said what she’ll do next, but the offers are pouring in.

The Alaska governor is fielding proposals for everything from hosting a TV or radio show to appearing for various speaking engagements, ABC News has confirmed.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8009188&page=1

Politics | Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 12:51:46 pm PDT

The Washington Post has an open letter from Sarah Palin’s attorney (PDF), threatening to sue Alaskan blogger Shannyn Moore and several media sources:

To the extent several websites, most notably liberal Alaska blogger Shannyn Moore, are now claiming as “fact” that Governor Palin resigned because she is “under federal investigation” for embezzlement or other criminal wrongdoing, we will be exploring legal options this week to address such defamation. This is to provide notice to Ms. Moore, and those who re-publish the defamation, such as Huffington Post, MSNBC, the New York Times and The Washington Post, that the Palins will not allow them to propagate defamatory material without answering to this in a court of law. The Alaska Constitution protects the right of free speech, while simultaneously holding those “responsible for the abuse of that right.” Alaska Constitution Art. I, Sec. 5. These falsehoods abuse the right to free speech; continuing to publish these falsehoods of criminal activity is reckless, done without any regard for the truth, and is actionable.

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/34126_Palins_Attorney_Threatening_Lawsuits

Besides connecting to the grass roots movement that is swelling within the country, something else is evident now.

That PEW poll had her favorability among Republicans as 73%. No one comes close. Another poll recently showed that Romney was picking up considerable favorablity among independents (Palin was pretty much stagnant in that area). But, listen to her words as well as her tone now. She has conservative principles and the conservative base locked up. She is now talking to “independents”. If she gains support among “independents”…..she may end up in a much stronger position than anyone thought.

July 07, 2009
Crazy like a(n arctic) fox
Robert Zafft
Here’s the calculus on Sarah Palin’s decision to resign — and it’s elementary:

1. Don’t resign

a. Bankrupt family defending self from bogus ethics allegations

b. Accomplish nothing as governor since Democrats have vested interest in blocking any progress

c. Remain butt of every liberal pundit/comic/feminist with constraints of public services preventiving effective means to fight back

d. Fail to influence national policy at a critical time due to pressures of office and Alaska’s geographical remoteness

e. Be in poor position for 2012/2016 Presidential race because of the above

2. Resign

a. Give Lt Governor chance to use incumbency for 2010 election

b. Let Alaska move forward by removing Democrat incentive to block progress

c. Make family financially secure through speaking fees, books and punditry

d. Use media platform to advance policies that matter personally, develop reputation for deep understanding of national-level issues (economic, foreign policy), and use media platform to go on the offensive against opponents and enemies

e. Play 2012 kingmaker role by consolidating and delivering GOP base, speaking and raising money for candidates (“Mitt, let’s make a deal.”)

f. Use kingmaker role in 2012/2016/2020 to win prominent, substantive national role (VP, Energy Secretary), establishing a national-level track record and creating an option for Presidential run in 2016/2020/2024 while still in political prime

g. If (f) doesn’t work out, enjoy being the next Rush Limbaugh — after all, living well is the best revenge.

For most, candidates, public office is the logistical base from which they operate.

By giving up the Alaska governorship, Palin has no public office base for her opponents/enemies to attack.

Many might deride Palin, but no one should underestimate her.

Not to mention the disaster of the handling of the Iranian situation. Obama has made more blunders in six months than a Republican will make in six years.