How to solve this Palin problem - Kathleen Parker, Dallas Morning News, 9/26/08:

Ms. Palin filibusters. She repeats words, filling space with deadwood. Cut the verbiage, and there's not much content there.

I agree with Parker's assessment of Palin's interviews - Palin's SNR is indicative of someone who is trying to cover up ignorance.

But this smoke screen is stock-in-trade for any professional stretched beyond their abilities. And it's a commonplace in my experience. In fact, it's unusual to come across a professional who actually knows their business.

Despite all this, Palin can't step down. It's too late for that now.