Although it is very early for voters to decide if Gov. Palin's retreat, will be considered either a run-away scare or a military tactic. " Advancing in another direction", responded Gen. Eisenhower, when he was questioned about his orders to retreat.

Sometimes, it is better to cut your day's losses, and live to fight another day. Even Kenny Roger's famous quote  in his popular movie " The Gambler". He offered great advice to everyone in dire straits...

"Learn when to hold them....And ...Learn when to fold them"