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Scott Conroy reports at RealClear Politics that Sarah Palin has not cancelled (as a Wall Street Journal story claims), but is "rethinking" her commitment to participate in Saturday’s Tea Party of America rally in Indianola, Iowa. Conroy cites "two sources close to the former Alaska governor." One thing which seems clear is that the Palin team is having "going disputes" with event organizers:
"It's on hold," one of the sources said of Palin's participation. "There are some planning issues regarding the hosts and some concern that the invitation that was proffered is not the event that is now being put together."Conroy says a final decision on whether Gov. Palin will participate in the Indianola rally or instead appear at a separate event of her own will likely be made later today.
The Tea Party rally is expected to draw thousands of Palin supporters -- many of them from out-of-state -- and a potential cancellation from Palin just three days before the event could throw a significant wrench into her efforts to pave the way for a potential presidential run. Palin has indicated that she would make her final decision on whether to launch a White House bid by the end of September.
Sources close to Palin said that the former vice presidential candidate will likely be in the Indianola area on Saturday, whether or not she attends the Tea Party of America rally.
“The primary concern of the governor is the people that are coming to this event,” a source close to Palin said. “The planners are an issue that’s gotten in the way.”
The rally’s organizers have caused a stir over the last couple of days by first announcing that former U.S. Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell had accepted an invitation to speak at the event before Palin. Organizers then disinvited O’Donnell before re-inviting her to speak once again.
Previously, the organizers had publicly suggested that Palin might use the rally to launch a White House run -- a prospect that sources close to Palin have sought to dial down.
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