If the Republican Party wants to have a shred of credibility four years from now it should again field a history making presidential ticket. Clearly Obama will have to fail fairly spectacularly to be denied a second four year term; knowing the conclusion is almost certainly foregone is even more reason for the Republicans to offer a slate that will go down into history despite losing. Nominating two women to head the ticket would be a surefire way to do that. A Palin / Lingle team would be credible, balanced, and appealing from a number of perspectives. Moreover, it could revitalize the party's image by championing the right to civil unions / domestic partnerships for same gender couples while still opposing gay marriage as Obama has (and does.)