With a performance like this one now on tape and on YouTube, it is understandable (though inexcusable) that the McCain campaign has been so determined to keep Sarah Palin away from the media.

Speaking of which, why hasn’t one of these chosen ones asked the VP nominee how she feels about the cone of silence?

In case you missed it, the first installment of the Palin-Couric summit can be found here.

CBS:

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