HALPERIN'S TAKE: The Five Most Important People in American Politics Not Running for President

1. Tom Brokaw
2. USA Today's Monday front-page editor
3. Sarah Palin
4. Joe Biden
5. Charlie Crist and Tom Ridge (tie)

1. Tom Brokaw
2. USA Today's Monday front-page editor
3. Sarah Palin
4. Joe Biden
5. Charlie Crist and Tom Ridge (tie)
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