>>> finally, jim demint, the senator from north carolina invokes a republican hero. he has just placed 2012's mama grizzly on the highest of conservative pedestals, saying of sarah palin, "i believe she's done more for the republican party than anyone since ronald reagan." let's recap the perspective of that accomplishment. ronald reagan served two terms as governor of california, two terms as president of the united states, and helped to end the cold war. sarah palin, she cut out halfway through her first term as governor. historical significance? i doubt it. and senator demint who backed romney in 2008 says he still has an open mind about the 2012 race. the fact that he has a mind is news. shouldn't say that. >>> up next, our panelist is back. could sarah palin really win the 2012 republican nomination? you're watching "hardball" on msnbc. i'm just not sure what... what is it? oh just return it. returning gifts is easier than ever with priority mail flat rate boxes from the postal...