In 2009, Shortly After Sarah Palin Resigned as Governor of Alaska

In 2009, shortly after Sarah Palin resigned as governor of Alaska, a Republican political strategist asked: If Sarah Palin weren't attractive, "would we even be talking about her today?" This quote reminds us that politics today:

A) requires immense amounts of money to succeed.
B) has very little connection to the lives of everyday people.
C) rewards style over substance.
D) is based on sound bytes.
E) is mostly scripted by spin doctors.