She's attractive because she keeps in shape. She's smart enough to know that being at least somewhat attractive is important for a politician. I'd love to see her in an SI swimsuit issue. She was a sports anchor after all, among her many talents!
She's not "smart" in the way that calculating liberal weasels are. She doesn't sarcastically mock the government that protects her... unlike the libtards who are never happy with any kind of conformity. Instead, she offers new solutions, as a true Maverick should. When Palin asks a question, people listen. Who didn't watch the VP debate? A moron would never be as popular (or as controversial) as her!
Palin has a photographic memory and, I hear, can remember almost any fact you tell her. She is a very quick study and went from being an Alaskan Governor to expert in world affairs. She even gave Obama some advice on invading Iran this past week. Her knowledge of the Bush Doctrine is unprecedented, and she can explain it without alot of fancy words or big city academic terms. She keeps things simple so that real Americans can understand. Americans aren't stupid, and she knows that.
What makes Palin so smart is her dogged determination. She acts and doesn't whine about the "right course of action" like liberals do. When you're a governor, you can't take decades to decide on the morality of every action. You have to act, and act fast.
Palin knows exactly what she wants. She has her sights set on Washington and nothing is going to stop her from taking it over. How's that for smart!