Story highlights Sarah Palin says she's well-vetted for the vice presidential nomination

But Palin says that "in many eyes," she'd be a "burden" on the 2016 GOP ticket

Washington (CNN) Sarah Palin says she wouldn't want to be a "burden" on the Republican ticket by becoming Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate.

The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee acknowledged to CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" that she's a controversial figure, nudging Trump to look elsewhere and saying that there are "so many other great people out there."

"I want to help and not hurt, and I am such a realist that I realize there are a whole lot of people out there who would say, 'Anybody but Palin.' I wouldn't want to be a burden on the ticket, and I realize in many, many eyes, I would be that burden," Palin said.

"So, you know, I just -- I just want the guy to win. I want America to win," she said. "And I don't know if I would be the person that would be able to help him win, Jake."

Still, Palin said if Trump did want to choose her, her time in the political limelight has left her well-vetted for the job.

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