He blasted Murkowski a hell of a lot
Rove did come out and say that Lisa Murkowski was “sad and sorry,” and could not win a write-in campaign. But, as far as I know, he didn’t say it when she started gaining. And he didn’t say it early, either, until he was pushed.
http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/when-is-karl-rove-going-to-criticize-lisa-murkowski/