I saw this live (yes I watch morning joe for ~30min or so before I leave the house) but just got around to finding it online to read again.
I have to feel the more centrist republicans feel this way as well, but as they put it, no one wants to piss off her 20% of the vote (i.e. Romney dancing Palin questions on Leno)
Opinion: Joe Scarborough tells GOP to man up and confront Sarah Palin - Joe Scarborough - POLITICO.com