Karl Rove Now Says He Believes Sarah Palin Will Announce She’s Running for President – 8/20/11

According to Byron York, it appears Karl Rove appeared on Fox News this morning and said he believes Gov. Sarah Palin will announce she is running for President at an event in Iowa on September 3:

WASHINGTON EXAMINER: Former Bush advisor Karl Rove says he believes former Alaska governor Sarah Palin will enter the Republican presidential race sometime around Labor Day. Appearing on Fox News Saturday morning, Rove said Palin “has a schedule next week that looks like that of a candidate, not a celebrity.” Rove also cited a new campaign-style video Palin has released on her recent visit to the Iowa State Fair as evidence Palin is gearing up for a run.

Palin will be the keynote speaker at the Tea Party of America’s “Restoring America” event in Iowa September 3. The event location was recently moved from Waukee, Iowa, to Indianola, Iowa to accommodate a larger crowd.

“This is her last chance,” Rove said. “She either gets in or gets out [after the Iowa visit]. I think she gets in.” . . . Read More