BB: Palin Deliberate re: ‘Death Panels’

Beth Bollinger: But SP’s use of the phrase “death panels” made the whole thing take off this week in viral ways . It’s when Sen. Grassley finally caved. It’s what caused Lisa Murkowski to say that we shouldn’t “gin up” fear with phrases like death panels. But it was too late. And now it’s gone from the Senate bill. Look - “death panels” - it’s a nice turn of the phrase. It catches a lot of attention. I was giving her credit where credit was due. Because it’s a LIE. And either she’s dumb (no) or she’s deliberate.

Question: A new poll shows Sarah Palin’s popularity — or lack thereof — among the American people continuing to slip. However, the whole flap re: the so-called “death panels” seems to underscore that she still has clout. I doubt that she will have a shot at the presidency. But will she become a GOP kingmaker?