https://pjmedia.com/ronradosh/2009/07/13/second-thoughts-on-palin/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:04 -0400<![CDATA[Since the 2008 campaign, I have been among those wary of Sarah Palin and what she portends for national leadership. I have agreed with the critique offered by David Frum and others. Palin&#8217;s appeal, although overwhelmingly positive to the Republican base, begins to diminish when one looks at the response of the political center. Since fewer Americans than ever now declare themselves Republican,  that means for a Republican to ever win the Presidency, he or she must have the support of a good percentage of that shifting center. Our country may still be a center-right nation, but it is definitely not a center that will be defined by a narrowly based Southern Republican Party, that is socially conservative and whose appeal to the middle class remains minimal.]]>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:22:13 -0400<![CDATA[Ron Radosh]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-radosh/2009/07/13/second-thoughts-on-palin-n182912