Firm date set for post-governor event, and some words from McCain

Palin is going to speak at a private gala for the Republican Women Federated of Simi Valley on August 8, the AP reports. The event will be at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

The same article reports that John McCain appeared on "Meet the Press" on Sunday and had some kind words for the Gov.

"Oh, I don't think she quit," said Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee in 2008 who plucked Palin out of near-obscurity and made her a household name. "I think she changed her priorities."

"She has the ability to ignite our party and to galvanize us and get us going again and give us a strong positive message."