March 08, 2011 01:28 AM UTC

Palin Coming to Colorado--For Reals This Time?

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• by: Colorado Pols

A month ago, we sat transfixed as the spectacle of former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s announced visit to Colorado, followed by the cancellation of said visit about a day later, unfolded. Well, actually, that’s a bit of an exaggeration–the truth is, we had completely missed the announcement of Palin’s appearance, and the first word we received was the cancellation, allegedly due to “an onslaught of personal attacks” against Palin for which no evidence ever surfaced. But folks, we’re not going to get caught flat-footed like that again. After all, lest you forget, Sarah Palin could be our next President!

Sarah Palin is coming to Denver on May 2 for a military and veterans appreciation rally and charity benefit.

The former Alaska governor and vice-presidential nominee will be the keynote speaker for “Tribute to the Troops with Sarah Palin” at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood.

The Monday evening event will also feature retired Lt. Gen. William Boykin as well as cameos with members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, said John Andrews, who directs the university’s think tank, Centennial Institute…

Gov. Palin’s son, Track, served in Iraq with the US Army in 2008-2009.  “Knowing how strongly Gov. Palin supports our armed forces, we are pleased to extend CCU’s hospitality to her,” said Andrews.

It looks like the same event: same May 2nd, same Palin, but instead of the “the Patriots & Warriors Gala” hosted by the Sharon K. Pacheco Foundation, it’s the “Tribute to the Troops with Sarah Palin” hosted by John Andrews. Andrews to the rescue? What exactly happened to the original event? It’s curious, like what happens on reality TV after they turn off the cameras.

If we find out, or this for any other reason becomes interesting, we’ll let you know.