I dont think the issue is having an ivy league pedigree, but rather knowing enough about public policy to sound knowledgeable and sensible on important national issues and she failed that test miserably.
In any case, the Republican Governors Association announced the organization's new leadership today at the conclusion of their meeting in Miami:
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South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford was voted RGA chairman, taking over the top job from Texas Gov. Rick Perry who will now serve as finance chairman. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is vice-chairman, while Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will serve as chair for the annual RGA gala, and Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue will head up the recruitment effort.
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle, Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will also sit on the RGA’s executive committee.
Not on the list? Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who also attended the Miami meeting.
Some Republican governors grumbled to CNN that Palin’s presence at the meeting distracted from the broader display of unity they were seeking. An unnamed GOP governor and possible 2012 contender told CNN that a joint press conference on Thursday was “odd” and “weird” and said it “unfortunately sent a message that she was the de facto leader of the party.”
Washington Wire - WSJ.com : Republican Governors Pick Sanford as Chairman
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Was it palin envy for the manner in which she attempted to dominate (or suck the air out of) the meeting in order to start rehabilitating her image or a recognition by her colleagues that she is an empty suit with folksy "hockey mom" appeal but little demonstrated depth of knowledge of national policy issues?
Probably a little of both. They certainly knocked her down a peg.
The fact remains that there are few within the party hierarchy either in DC or the state houses that have anything positive to say about Palin.