In the November 23 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, November 16): How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sarah? She’s Bad News for the GOP – And For Everybody Else Too. Evan Thomas looks at the impact of Sarah Palin on politics. And Christopher Hitchens writes about Palin’s base appeal. Plus: Global Innovation Survey by Intel/Newsweek that shows Americans have real doubts about their ability to maintain their edge in innovation and Fareed Zakaria on whether America has lost its ingenuity. (PRNewsFoto/NEWSWEEK)