Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Nikki Haley goes for new title Date:   2/14/2023 1:52:29 PM

I think Palin didn't hurt McCain in the general.  He was not a great candidate because the base was not enamored with him and she probably helped a bit with that.  But I seriously doubt any GOP candidate was going to beat Obama.

As for Harris helping Biden with the black vote I doubt that very much.  She didn't even make it beyond Iowa where she had 3% support with a black population of over 12%.  I think her record as a DA is not one that endeared her to black voters.  And for some reason as we saw in SC Biden does well with the black vote, especially with the right endorsements.