In my opinion ( for what THAT is worth) is that SP is more useful as a lightening rod to the left. Her ability to irritate the Left is her most useful commodity.
Her political instincts are nearly perfect; she is, however, flawed in that she is unable to speak intelligently beyond those instincts.
Good as a commentator.

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