Ms. Larimore need not be so surprised by the Palin fall from the convention to "the Couric". Note to self: her convention speech was written for her and all she had to do was memorize it. Extemporaneous, responsive speech is more challenging and clearly a more appropriate representation of insight, intellectual agility and mental curiosity.

I think conservatives should be of one voice in condemning her selection so no presidential candidate will try this again. By parsing all critiques of her, Palin supporters reject the requirement of intellectual and sociopolitical exceptionalism in the presidency. We all deserve "better than Palin."