Going for big names is generally a smart move. Politics is a giant marketing excercise. When you're marketing, you want a brand name that's easily recognizable. That's why Scharzenneger got elected in California....not because he could do the job well...because he was well known.

Trump/Palin could certainly be viewed as a strategic ticket by the Republicans for just that reason...and Trump would appear to have the professional expertise while Palin would provide the hometown "spunkiness" and glamour. You should call them up, Bobert, and suggest it.