Well I do blame the media some.
It should be clear to anyone that the media wanted and actively helped Obama win the election. They went after Palin with a passion. No doubt she helped them some, but the immensity of their campaign to smear her was unstoppable. The second McCain picked her, she was marked for death by the MSM.
Too bad she hasn't chosen to work on her shortcomings and gain more experience in governing and policy. By doing that, she'd be able to better fend them off next time.