Since bursting onto the US national scene as John McCain's Vice-Presidential running mate, Former Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska has truly never looked back as one of the country's leading voices in the resurgent conservative movement.
But just what is it about Ms Palin that has inspired so many people to feel moved by her hopeful espousal of traditional values, free enterprise and constitutional government?
There is no doubt Ms Palin has had her detractors, both in the Republican Party, as well of course in the mainstream media, who during her Vice-Presidential campaign attempted to trip her up with a 'gotcha' moment every step of way, rather than probe more deeply into the good that had been accomplished in Alasksa and enquire as to where the Governor stood on issues of concern to millions of Americans.
Ultimately, if Ms Palin does decide to run for the Presidency in 2012, she will need to learn fast about some issues, particularly those relating to foreign affairs.
However, such necessities should not blind conservatives from recognising the Governor's considerable achievements in office, her leadership qualities, her warm if somewhat unorthodox speaking style, and probably most importantly, her basic grasp of the principle that government should remain beholden to its people and not vice versa.
This is what has been exciting so many millions of Americans.
And with a host of inspiring Palinistas running in the November 2010 Congressional and Gubernatorial elections, we can truely say, that in President Obama's America, there is reason to be cheerful.
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