South Carolina on my mind

Among those who see themselves more as economic and national defense conservatives, the doubts are stronger. At a recent focus group (well, actually it was a lunch) with six University of South Carolina Law School students -- all conservative, all politically active -- there was a consensus against Palin. The students had been enthusiastic when she was first picked for the '08 ticket. They were wowed when she addressed the Republican National Convention. And then it was downhill from there. They believe Palin shares their conservative instincts, but that she's just not up to the job.