[Petronski]

...which turned out to be a plan to roll out a new ad in Iowa and a 2 day fund raiser to help pay for it.

I don't think that was/is the "surprise announcement."

[Route66]

I think it is the announcement. It was just supposed to be an announcement for Fred supporters and the rumor mill went way overboard.

That’s not to say I don’t expect continuing good news for Fred. I do.