Charles Krauthammer Needs a Vacation

Within the past two weeks, politics in Washington has changed dramatically. As usual, observing and opining on the changes has been Charles Krauthammer, a recognized and respected expert in the political realm.

Krauthammer is not always right but, for those who keep score, he sluices the ideas and thoughts of a variety of conservative faces. The guy is quick, seeing the underside of paint jobs before the colors are decided.

Being in the opinion-maker position, it seems out of the logic zone for Mr. Krauthammer to start excluding candidates for the 2012 Presidential election. And that he did. With Sarah Palin.

I don’t even hear her saying it. Her chances of being are smaller than half a dozen other people. If you talk to Republicans, I don’t think there are what, more than one in three who would tell you she has a chance of winning the presidency or even the nomination.”

And there's more. Krauthammer relied on the words of his journalistic colleague Keith Olbermann by saying,

“A half-term governor? I’m not sure Republicans think of her as qualified.” Krauthammer said.

As a fan of Krauthammer, I'm most dismayed by his certainty.

Somewhere in the annals of over-confidence among media elites is a newspaper announcing "Dewey Wins."

Frankly, I'd suggest that Mr. Krauthammer spend a couple weeks in mid-America with normal American folks, the type that launched the Tea Party effort. Counting Sarah Palin out of the running is a liberal media invention and you, Mr. Krauthammer, have joined. This is disturbing.

There are many people who believe that Sarah Palin is a normal hard-working wife and mother who has been thrust into the limelight and isn't bowing to vicious attacks. She shouldn't be besmirched by a beltway denizen who has decided that she's not worthy.

Come on, Krauthammer, you're better than these latest pronouncements. And by the way, since when did you want to be a king maker?

One last thing, if you find yourself emulating Keith Olbermann, it's time for a vacation.