WASHINGTON (February 7, 2010)--Saying it would be "absurd" for her not to consider running for president in 2012, former Alaska Gov. and GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said Sunday she will run for president in if she believes it's right for the country and right for her family.

Palin was asked on "Fox News Sunday" if she knows more today about domestic and foreign affairs than she did two years ago.

"Well, I would hope so,” she responded.

She says her focus has widened since she was governor of Alaska and says she gets daily briefings by e-mail on domestic and foreign policy issues from advisers in Washington.

Palin also said if President Barack Obama "played the war card," he could improve his chances winning a second term.

Palin said declaring war on Iran or showing stronger support for Israel might convince voters that Mr. Obama is tougher than they think on national security and doing all he can to protect the U.S.

Otherwise, Palin said, Mr. Obama won't be reelected if he continues on his current path.

Palin is a paid contributor to Fox News.