I suspect that “clear strategy” means one which Mr. Rove agrees with.
He’s good. But he’s also a quintessential Republican-first. She, to my eyes, is a conservative-first.
Rove is a lightening rod for criticism from the left. I don’t see how it would be a good thing for him to come out in support of and Sarah.
You are correct. Sarah is a conservative first. Her statement the other day indicated supporting anyone that meets that message “regardless of party or no party at all”.