In the meantime, I would like to coin a new phrase: Palin Passive Aggressive. This shall hence-forth be used to describe statements meant to subtly insult a Democrat, while feigning friendliness. Accompanying wink and "you betcha" are optional, but suggested.
See example below:
"I don't have fear, I have optimism," Palin said. "Barack Obama is going to surround himself with those who do have executive experience.
- http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/13/palin.obama/index.html