I wish Quotas and Affirmative Action wasn't possible.
But companies feel like they have to higher someone of X race not Y race so they don't LOOK Racist, if they are not the best candidate. (yes I am suggesting there is "reverse racism")

lawsuits are possible, but most people can't afford them.
they are also a waste of time of you are trying to sue walmart or a fast food chain when you are a younger teen, even if you are 26 like I am trying to sue X company won't hire me because of my gender (if that is/ or was the case) is/ or would be difficult.

Not saying I have that problem because I don't. But I know someone who is smart as I am but can't get a job, and it's probably due his race or weight.

Strategist to me is someone directly affiliated with x candidate. Which Palin is not, she said one thing i think about Romney that's it.
She's an advocate or the tea party, but that's one part of the far right winged people.