Rove already has done the damage. If he’s backtracking, it’s probably because he realizes he has hurt himself with conservatives who won’t buy his books any more or now change the channel when they see his face.
Rove praising O’Donnell after what he has said is like talking about what a nice house it was after you’ve burned it to the ground - totally meaningless.
Rove is paid to give his honest opinion .....he did that, he has said the candidate is weak and will have to work very hard to win .This is called being an analyst. Rove has done it a long time . Is he wrong sometimes absolutely .....but would you prefer that he lie and tell you O’Donell will sail through because then you will be happy ?
This is a lot like a movie critic ....Many movies are trashed by critics then go on to become huge successes. Hating the critic might feel good but its a waste of time . They do what they are supposed to do.... give you their opinion.
I think Rove has helped this candidate immensely by telling her to open up answer the questions and move on.