The announcement is just hours away but word is already out that both of the VP names heralded by the media for the last few months – Romney and Pawlenty – are definitely out. Pawlenty won’t even be at the rally in OH. Right now speculation is hot for Palin, which I think would be incredible. Other names still in the mix – former CEO Meg Whitman and Tom Ridge. I think it’s a safe bet right now that we’ll really be surprised. Let’s just hope it’s a good surprise.

This announcement doesn’t really change the fact that, as far as the presidential candidates themselves are concerned, this election does still “consists in choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable.” But it is important to look at who, if one or the other wins, has the best chance at becoming that Party’s nominee once their out. For Republicans, if that person is someone like Sarah Palin I think we could be in good shape.

Garnet Spy’s case for Palin (h/t Michelle Malkin)