When my high expectations about someone are dashed, I tend to be harder on them than if such expectations had never arisen.

I noticed Palin in 2007 (sic) and viewed her as a potential President. I was delighted when McCain picked her, and elated by her convention speech. After that it was downhill.

I reluctantly excused her because she had not sought the nomination.

However, it was the last straw when she resigned as governor.