Answering a question by Greta, Karl Rove went after Sarah Palin tonight as thin-skinned after she accused him of trying to sabotage her by him speculating on her running for president. He says if she doesn’t want to be speculated about then she needs to end speculation by announcing she isn’t running for president. Otherwise she needs a thicker skin:




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Ozzie
Ozzie

"And they always make mince meat out of the poor guy."

Yep--- he's one of the weakest TV hosts for conservatives....always yapping talking points and little capacity to work outside of those constraints. I will give him credit for his radio show. He does a much much better job on the radio, but that could be because he doesn't have to think like in a debate/discussion.

Rove may have to be on.....but the incessant buttkissing is completely unnecessary.

Ozzie
Ozzie

"And they always make mince meat out of the poor guy."

Yep--- he's one of the weakest TV hosts for conservatives....always yapping talking points and little capacity to work outside of those constraints. I will give him credit for his radio show. He does a much much better job on the radio, but that could be because he doesn't have to think like in a debate/discussion.

Rove may have to be on.....but the incessant buttkissing is completely unnecessary.

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

People are free to speculate-besides politics is a game-you or I may not be willing to play this game but people like Rove, Bush, Palin, and most other politicians like playing the game and even allow "the press" and "the people" in the country to help the game along.

Johnry
Johnry

Media whore?

You are parroting talking points.

It was Sarah Palin who after her resigned, for the past three years has worked tirelessly to fight Obama 's policies and elect conservatives.

She rallied the opposition to President Barack Obama during a time when opposition seemed impossible and basically spearheaded the 2010 victory with her endorsements and rallies all over the country.

There’s never been a candidate to get a more thorough examination by the media, the left, and the right. Sarah Palin has withstood the slings, barbs, bullets, and arrows that would have fallen a lesser person.

But despite all these attacks against Sarah Palin and her family she is still standing in the political arena and figting for America.

Johnry
Johnry

Media whore?

You are parroting talking points.

It was Sarah Palin who after her resigned, for the past three years has worked tirelessly to fight Obama 's policies and elect conservatives.

She rallied the opposition to President Barack Obama during a time when opposition seemed impossible and basically spearheaded the 2010 victory with her endorsements and rallies all over the country.

There’s never been a candidate to get a more thorough examination by the media, the left, and the right. Sarah Palin has withstood the slings, barbs, bullets, and arrows that would have fallen a lesser person.

But despite all these attacks against Sarah Palin and her family she is still standing in the political arena and figting for America.

Johnry
Johnry

Sarah Palin was defending the Tea Party; Bachmann was silent.

Johnry
Johnry

That there is a glaring distance between Bachmann's campaign oratory and her actual conduct as a lawmaker.

Bachmann is pure DC; she lets Rollins attack Sarah Palin and is surrounding herself with establishments types.

Johnry
Johnry

Sarah Palin has been vetted, especially in the past 3 years like no one else; she’s probably the cleanest politician out there.

There’s never been a candidate to get a more thorough examination by the media, the left, and the right.

Sarah Palin has withstood the slings, barbs, bullets, and arrows that would have fallen a lesser person.

The media and the REP establishment ( the Roves) have done everything they can to vilify Sarah Palin and her family but despite a massive effort to destroy Sarah Palin, she is still standing strong.

Johnry
Johnry

Dr. Bachmann privately lobbied for stimulus funds for Minnesota and pork producers, according to recent media reports, sought spending earmarks that she now opposes and benefited personally from tens of thousands of dollars in federal funds for a family farm and counseling clinic owned by her husband, federal records show.

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

He is a commentator he is supposed to comment-you don't have to agree with him but this getting "irate" because he dare to "know" what SP is doing is just a way to spin things to keep her name in conversation! She is very smart and indeed knows how to play the game of politics!

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

He is a commentator he is supposed to comment-you don't have to agree with him but this getting "irate" because he dare to "know" what SP is doing is just a way to spin things to keep her name in conversation! She is very smart and indeed knows how to play the game of politics!

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

Would you have wanted Bush to comment on everything that was said and written about him?

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

The facts are that she is a genius at keeping her name in the spotlight-but when you become President you have to do more than just worry about what others say or think of you you have to run the country and get down to business.

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

The facts are that she is a genius at keeping her name in the spotlight-but when you become President you have to do more than just worry about what others say or think of you you have to run the country and get down to business.

john william mathews
john william mathews

why is Rove continuing to backstab @SarahPalinUSA instead of talking about #nObama's Non-Announcements on Economy, Budget, Debt?? damn RINOs

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

Who said there would be a big announcement on the 3rd? The NORMAL thought would be, hey-she is throwing her hat in the ring! Do you not see how she is spinning this, but it does keep everyone talking about her doesn't it?

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

Actually she is very good at directing the focus of attention.

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

No, SP hinted at a "big announcement" on the 3rd and Rove said she will probably throw her hat in the ring...then SP commented and said HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST THAT etc. etc...he made a comment based on something SP said and then the spin on SP's end began-but it is all good isn't it? It keeps you talking about her and defending her!

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

Yes he does, you just refuse to see it. If Rove is playing a game so is Palin!

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

SP might want to follow the example of GWB and not comment on everything that is said about her that is of course unless she just wants to keep people talking about her than it is a great tactic to use.

For those that believe she is not thinned skinned then why the comment from SP? It is all a game that all of them play in politics and she is no different. Let's save it for the more important issues!

S
S

Rove just has sour grapes because sarah doesn't want him in her camp,because he stinks of the bush administration,which many conservatives criticise and to be honest this isn't the first time he has made negative comments about her . And she is right about him speculating in the media. He wants speculation over a date because if he is wrong and she doesn't declare on that date more and more people will think she isn't running ,then he can say she is harming other candidates by drawing attention from them. All those media talking heads who had palin derangement syndrome can then wax lyrical that she is taking advantage of her supporters and isn't a 'real' candidate.

If she declares after that date, I think he believes all that negative talk will harm her campaign. Both he and frank luntz seriously annoy me. Luntz making out there 'isn't room' for sarah now because Michelle Bachmann has taken the tea party and the female candidate spot. What is this musical chairs? Apart from anything else,while I like Michelle Bachmann I don't think she has a hope of winning the nomination or becoming president .The media have done such excellent work at harming her ,to the extent they were even prepared to use homophobic remarks about her husband. There is not a level they will not go down too. The media have done this in a matter of weeks, sarah palin endured it for years and actually got STRONGER. She is the john wayne of american politics.

I just think sarah palin appeals to the regular man and woman in middle america and has so much charisma.I also think she is a bit more moderate (or has become subtlely a bit more moderate) on certain issues than the media have painted her,and I think certain people will be in for a shock when she debates president Obama.Which in my view will help her more with independents than Bachmann. That is why I just don't take much notice of these polls, I have more faith in the american people that they will see what I see with sarah palin and see she is truly an exceptional person and candidate and you are lucky to have her. Even if she doesn't run or doesn't win ,her message is so important I can't see how her bus tours ,speaking to regular folks isn't good for america.

Chris Dias
Chris Dias

I stopped watching Fox because of guys like him.

Mike Florey
Mike Florey

Someone commented yesterday that Palin played the press like a fiddle. I disagree. She plays the MSM like a first-chair violin. A Paganini-class artist.

Rove is just the triangle player in the back of the percussion section. Everyone hears him for one note.

TeaPartyPatriot4ever
TeaPartyPatriot4ever

Karl Rove is a Bush Liberal Republican Party Establishment Texas good ol boy RINO, and he is the one who needs a thicker skin..  He can dish it out, but he can't take it.

There is nothing worse than a Liberal republican Party RINO..  like Obama,  just different clothes, same peron underneath..  says one thing, does another.. he will betray you as fast as he can blink an eye.. with domestic political leaders like that. who needs foreign enemies..

Jimmy James
Jimmy James

Oh sorry we can't all be as thick skinned as you Baby Huey!...especially in the area below what was once recognized as your chin. I've never seen collar buttons fight for their lives more than yours do. Jerk!

Chris Dias
Chris Dias

I stopped watching Fox unless it's posted on this site. Rove disgusses me!! There are only a few on Fox I respect, Greta is one, Gretchen, Hannity, not too many more. But true, why is he always on Hannity.

Johann Streit
Johann Streit

Love it how Sarah brings out the best - or beast - in Rove.

Dan C
Dan C

Rove has become an embarrassment to the conservative movement.

CitizenHill
CitizenHill

I believe the "Rove'ster" is actually perturbed that Palin how has thus far outplayed and usurped his reign of authority on political maneuvers. . . Ya think?

conservative
conservative

I can understand his point. But I haven't been involved that long to know, so I'm just going to back away.

Michael Wiley
Michael Wiley

The ticket should have been flipped: Cheney-Bush

Michael Wiley
Michael Wiley

What a buffoon. Karl doesn't like it that Gov. Palin isn't playing his game.

Attention Karl:

Gov. Palin sets the rules, not you.

Michael Wiley
Michael Wiley

What a buffoon. Karl doesn't like it that Gov. Palin isn't playing his game.

Attention Karl:

Gov. Palin sets the rules, not you.

Mr. EMT
Mr. EMT

Karl Rove.

Your 15 minutes are 2 years over.

Your opinions are not needed nor wanted nor respected.

Go back to your hole.

GlockLady
GlockLady

"she needs a thicker skin" 3 TIMES! Do ya think he got it out of his system for the evening? /s

GlockLady
GlockLady

'Thicker skin' 3 times. Do ya think he got it out of his system for the evening? /s

Sabers WarDogs
Sabers WarDogs

Gosh Carl did you find the Mama Grizzlys bite painful, just you wait until she eats you for dinner LOL LOL

Deesaster
Deesaster

She is the most vetted politician in this century, bar none.

Dan C
Dan C

Sarah never mentioned Karl's name in the SarahPac statement. So why is Rove obsessed with her? He is the one with thin skin apparently.

Steven
Steven

Rove is a fraud and I just love how Palin brings out all the werewolves in the GOP. There's something about Palin that separates the wheat from the chaff that allows all to know who is really conservative and for the people and who isn't. Karl Rove is GOP country club Establishment all over! Can't wait when Palin gets in and takes his designs to get Jeb Bush his turn in 2016 to the woodshed! Palin 2012, Accept no Substitutes!

Dewayne
Dewayne

Rove was stu-stu-stu-stuttering

don c
don c

Karl needs to come clean on who is supporting and quit hiding behind the "political commentator" dodge.

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

Karl Rove needs a better brain.

Scott
Scott

He has one? Holy crap!

Ozzie
Ozzie

One of the top 5 reasons I can't stand Hannity is that he always has Rove on his show, and I'm willing to bet that if Rove were actually in the studio, Hannity would be on his knees the whole time.

B-Funk
B-Funk

I hate that it's so, but it is. Hannity has blinders on for all things with an "(R)" before it. When people call him on it, he always says something about being a registered conservative... meaningless without external action.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking him, really. I just don't rely on him for a truly conservative point of view.