We on the Republican side of the debate owe Gov. Sarah Palin a great debt of gratitude for taking the hits and providing cover for the rest of the party. I heard Dennis Miller make this point and thought it very astute. He thinks the Palin haters won't be able to attack Michele Bachmann with the same crazy vitriol, as it will seem to reveal a Democrat M.O. of attacking female candidates.

Palin's been taking the heat and gets up time and time again and is arguably stronger than ever.

Makes me think of that Chumbawamba song.