"...The clearest winner in the poll is former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin who is identified not only as the leader of the Republican party but also receives the highest percentage when GOPers are asked for whom they would most likely vote in the 2012 presidential primary and caucus process.

As we've written before and this poll reveals, Palin has a huge political opportunity given her standing among the base of the party. And yet, she seems to be entirely uninterested in broadening that base -- via policy and political stands -- to soften the opinions of critically important independents voters about her."

WaPo