Gore Denies... Nov 4, 2009
Karl Rove breaks down tonight's election results. "It was weeks yesterday and it's weeks today," White house Press Secretary Robert. (The Drudge Report)
Read the 'News Watch' transcript Nov 4, 2009
For example, his chief of staff, his political guy, Karl Rove, was in some of those national security meetings that Axelrod is being accused of invading, that he has no place there. The standard, they say, says The Atlantic, is not quite as double standard as it seems. (Fox News)
'Political nerds' earn spots at GW Nov 3, 2009
Kotecki poked fun at the GSPM, calling it a "graduate program where you can embrace your inner Karl Rove.". CNN Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry thanked GW for an invitation to the event and spoke to the audience. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Virginia Race Gives Republicans a Blueprint for Success Nov 3, 2009
In 2001, for instance, Karl Rove test-drove most of the components that would help the GOP expand its majorities the next year, such as techniques for compiling voter lists and his 72-hour get-out-the-vote blitz. This time around, though, the Obama campaign has been oddly absent in Virginia. (Time.com)
Republicans eye Obama revenge... Nov 2, 2009
"Tuesday's election will provide the most tangible evidence so far of how strong a backlash is building and just how frightened centrist Democrats should be of 2010," former president George W. Bush's strategist Karl Rove wrote in the Wall Street Journal. Copyright AFP 2008, AFP stories and photos shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. (The Drudge Report)
Cheney hazy on details of CIA case Nov 2, 2009
Cheney, his chief of staff, Scooter Libby, and presidential adviser Karl Rove, were named in a 2006 federal civil lawsuit by and Wilson. Plame contended she was the victim of intentional and malicious exposure and that both she and Wilson suffered a violation of rights. (CNN)
Cheney FBI interview: 72 instances of can't recall Nov 2, 2009
Now that one of the lesser scoundrels, "Scooter" Libby, has been convicted for lying about the outing of CIA undercover operative Valerie Plame, it is time to bring in for questioning by Congress his puppeteers, namely Vice President Dick Cheney and Karl Rove ... Look out, Vice President Dick Cheney, Karl Rove, et al.. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
* Dick Cheneys FBI interview released by watchdog group Nov 1, 2009
The vice president said he probably discussed Wilson with Bushs top political adviser, Karl Rove, but told the FBI he would not have talked to Rove about Wilsons wife. Cheneys denials that he talked about Plame are among the few things in the lengthy interview with the FBI that Cheney appeared certain about. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Cheney Said He Didn't Know Plame Leaker Oct 31, 2009
The vice president said he probably discussed Wilson with Bush's top political adviser, 00004000 Karl Rove, but told the FBI he would not have talked to Rove about Wilson's wife. Cheney's denials that he talked about Plame are among the few things in the lengthy interview with the FBI that Cheney appeared certain about. (CBS News)
Karl Rove to appear at fundraiser for Rutherford Oct 30, 2009
Karl Rove, a senior adviser in the Bush administration, is the latest national political figure to stump on behalf of Rutherford's candidacy. Former GOP presidential candidate Mitch Romney also campaigned for the Chenoa lawmaker. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Letter: Audience behavior at debate troublesome, lacked respect Oct 29, 2009
I was fortunate enough to attend the health care debate at the Eisenhower Auditorium this week between former George W. Bush strategist Karl Rove and former presidential candidate and Democratic National Convention Chairman Howard Dean. Watching the two political titans square off on our own campus was interesting and at times downright exciting. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Media bias: It's important and a matter of trust Oct 29, 2009
Can you imagine if Karl Rove had tried to marginalize CNN. All we would have heard would have been cries, and rightfully so, of violation of the First Amendment by the White House. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
TV and the Atlanta mayors race: Crime, kids and a murdered boxer Oct 27, 2009
Mudslinging and slander are obvious Karl Rove tactics (that don t work anymore). It s pretty sad that you have to continue to try to tarnish the guy to take attention off of your candidate lacking a real record. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Rove, Dean to debate health care Oct 27, 2009
What: Student Programming Association s Distinguished Speaker Series: Karl Rove and Howard Dean debate When:8 tonight Where:Eisenhower Auditorium Details: The event is sold out and tickets are required for entry ... Though they represent opposing views on the political spectrum, Karl Rove and Howard Dean will stand on equal footing tonight -- on the stage of the Eisenhower Auditorium. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Words from a burning Bush Oct 25, 2009
Wayne Slater, the co-author of Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W.Bush Presidential, said the speeches were an attempt to secure the former president's reputation. This is part of the legacy tour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Rove: Obama Delays Afghan Tack 'til Va., N.J. Votes Oct 24, 2009
Former top Bush administration adviser Karl Rove says the Obama administration fears that sending more troops to Afghanistan before the gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey would outrage the left, damaging Democrats' chances of winning those bellwether elections as well as Obama's legislative agenda. Appearing Thursday night on Fox News Channel's "The O'Reilly Factor," Rove told host Bill O'Reilly: "Bill, I got to tell you, I think this has to do with politics. They are scared to... (Newsmax)
Power needs to have limits Oct 24, 2009
is how it was put by White House adviser David Axelrod, who is fast becoming exactly the kind of figure the left hated in Karl Rove. Its telling that the Obama administration hasnt marshaled any evidence for its claim beyond of Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity, which are expressly opinion content. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tant: Right-wingers can't have it both ways with Obama Oct 24, 2009
"He got what he deserved," snorted Karl Rove, former adviser to George W. Bush and current TV talking head ... "He got what he deserved," snorted Karl Rove, former adviser to George W. Bush and current TV talking head. (Athens Banner-Herald)
GOP Senator Likens Obama to Nixon Oct 24, 2009
Alexander's criticism, which echoed weekend remarks from Karl Rove, the former adviser to President George W. Bush and a Fox News contributor, comes amid an between Fox News and the White House. Alexander also cited widening disputes between the administration and business groups such as the insurance industry, Wall Street banks and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (CBS News -- Politics)
Options In Focus: Amazon IV Oct 23, 2009
" No surprise, since Uncle Sam is spending like a drunken sailor. ... 10/21/2009 07:23 PM ET Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) received the scalpel treatment from investors Wednesday. The one-time growth juggernaut and current NASDAQ 100 component disappointed in a big way as evidenced by its slide in stock price of 19 points or 7% on strong results, but maybe investor backlash over not updating ... 10/21/2009 03:57 PM ET Former Bush adviser Karl Rove recently suggested that troubles lie ahead for... (Investors Business Daily)
Boehner: Obama's 'Chicago-Style Politics' .. Oct 23, 2009
Karl Rove accused the White House of keeping an enemies list on Fox News Sunday last weekend. And now we have Alexander following suit. (The Drudge Report)
Service.gov And Its Soviet Similarities Oct 23, 2009
Former Bush adviser Karl Rove recently suggested that troubles lie ahead for health care legislation, thanks to the Senate's Baucus bill lacking what is termed a "public option." With the House bill including the latter, compromise might be difficult in such a way that substantial health care. 10/20/2009 07:20 PM ET. (Investors Business Daily)
Playing Politics Oct 23, 2009
Fox News contributor Karl Rove ... Joining me now with reaction to all of this is somebody who knows a thing or two about the relationship between the White House and the press, Fox News contributor, Karl Rove ... KARL ROVE, FOX NEWS CONTRIBUTOR: Thanks, Sean. (Fox News)
this feature for the Huffington Post. Oct 23, 2009
Target of Political Prosecution By Bush-Era Justice Department Fights Back. What's Your Reaction. (Harper's Magazine)
Dennis Miller in No Spin Zone Oct 23, 2009
Dennis Miller on Palin's New Book, Balloon Hoax, White House-Fox News Feud. Thursday, October 22, 2009. (Fox News)
White House War Oct 22, 2009
And when you have Karl Rove and ... BECKEL: When you have Karl Rove and Dick Morris you have Karl Rove and Dick Morris as your medical experts at health care reform and Frank Luntz as your pollster. (Fox News)
Republicans and premature celebration Oct 21, 2009
Why would the GOPers think the public would trust them when the best known Repukes are Sarah Palin, Mikey Steele, Michelle Bachmann, Mike Huckabee, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, George Bush, Karl Rove, and Dick Cheney. Posted by: koolkat_1960 | October 20, 2009 10:48 AM. (Harper's Magazine)
White House steps up attacks on Fox News Oct 20, 2009
Karl Rove, a Fox News contributor and former White House adviser to President George W. Bush, said the Obama administration is trying to demonize Fox News for asking questions officials do not like. He compared Obama's approach to that of President Richard Nixon, who included journalists on an "enemies list.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bush had some fans Oct 20, 2009
Look out, Vice President Dick Cheney, Karl Rove, et al.. Bob Molander. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Just Warming Up Oct 20, 2009
Karl Rove breaks down numbers in Baucus health care bill ... I'm joined now by Fox News contributor, the one and only Karl Rove is with us ... KARL ROVE, FORMER BUSH ADVISER, FOX NEWS CONTRIBUTOR: Not a good sign at all if you're President Obama or if you're Democrats because as you know congressional Democrats are going to face the voters long before President Obama does. (Fox News)
Karl Rove: Obama Building Enemies List Oct 20, 2009
President Barack Obamas demonization of Fox News is comparable to that of the Nixon administrations media enemies list, according to former Bush adviser Karl Rove. Rove, appearing on Fox News Sunday, said Obama is engaging in his own version of former President Richard Nixons enemies list by shunning Fox News questions that officials in his administration dont like. (Newsmax)
Afghan Vote Fraud: 1.3M Ballots Tossed Oct 20, 2009
WMDs Oil WMDs Dick Cheney WMDs Blackwater Neo-Conservatism WMDs Oil Facist Karl Rove Facist Facist Religious Nut WMDs Oil. We were sent into an unnecessary war over WMD's, the whole time in Iraq preferred contractors replaced our professional military to do the same job at five times the cost, since 2005 gas seemingly NEVER went below $3 / a gallon and was over $4 several months. (CBS News -- World)
Aide: Bush Abandoned Reaganism Oct 20, 2009
"Vice-President Cheney and Secretary Rumsfeld were not as worried or interested in trying to cultivate the press, and they ended up getting bad press as a result, Latimer said. Karl Rove I found to be somewhat of a disappointment. He was supposed to be the architect of the grand realignment of the Republican Party, and you can see now where the Republican Party is. We have President Obama and (House) Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi to speak against that.". Latimer describes President Bush as a smart,... (Newsmax)
Afghanistan, healthcare and the impact on Dems to dominate Sunday shows Oct 18, 2009
Former adviser to President George W. Bush Karl Rove and defeated Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAulliffe (D) will also talk politics on Fox. Rove has long predicted the Democrats' would lose big in 2010, in part because of how the party has handled the debates over healthcare and Afghanistan. (TheHill.com)
Dunn fires back at Beck over Mao remarks Oct 18, 2009
Karl Rove, another Fox News contributor, wrote in a December 2008 Wall Street Journal op-ed that President Bush "encouraged me to read a Mao biography.". Beck led the charge against Obama's former green jobs czar Van Jones over a petition Jones signed in 2004 calling for an investigation into whether government officials deliberately allowed the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to occur. (CNN)
Presidential Prerogative Gone Wild? Oct 16, 2009
The current department, for instance, allowed the White House Counsel to partial compliance with a House Judiciary Committee subpoena by former presidential advisor Karl Rove. And if Leahy is like most members of Congress, he will not even consider of using the Capitol Police to enforce a subpoena himself -- something that no committee has done in 75 years. (CBS News)
Obama Seeking $250 Payments for Seniors Oct 15, 2009
and you are worse than das karl rove. by whosaid1 October 14, 2009 8:02 PM EDT. (CBS News -- Politics)
Rove Unrepentant on Bushonomics Oct 14, 2009
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend several hours with Karl Rove, the master political strategist of the Bush administration, at the famed New Orleans Investment Conference, where he defended the Bush agenda in a raucous debate between Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Doug Casey, the fiery libertarian investment guru ... At a private luncheon after the debate, I asked Karl Rove what he thought about his critics and recent books predicting The Death of... (Human Events Online)
Hope and Change: Our new politics edition Oct 14, 2009
After thirty years of Lee Atwater, Newt Gingrich s infamous talk like Newt GOPAC memo, and Karl Rove. I was really hoping that the AJC s new conservative columnist would be an independent voice for the conservative philosophy, a la Gary Will, and not just an apologist for the Republican Party. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The End of the '00s Oct 12, 2009
The 2003 Medicare prescription drug bill cost , as Karl Rove convinced a Republican Congress to create a new entitlement with no pay-fors. Discretionary spending rose. (Slate)
From Glenn Greenwald Oct 10, 2009
Karl Rove should be proud. Maybe the DNC should also send out Joe Lieberman's that "in matters of war we undermine Presidential credibility at our nation s peril." Hamas also thinks that Israeli settlements should be frozen -- a position Obama shares. (Harper's Magazine)
ACORN Charges Republican McCarthyism Oct 8, 2009
Lewis blamed Karl Rove for instigating the legal troubles the community organizers are facing ... In clinical denial of the widespread wrongdoing by her organization, Lewis instead blamed ACORN McCarthyism and Karl Rove ... Going to 2004 we now see through emails from Karl Rove from the previous administration that ACORN itself was targeted -- targeted to go after us so that we would stop doing voter registration because it was said that we were moving too many minorities to vote, changing the... (Human Events Online)
The Submerging Republican Majority Oct 8, 2009
Yet, the Republicans, led by Karl Rove and the Wall Street Journal, advocate this road to disaster, while Rove has raged against the idea of recruiting Republican voters from among those who oppose immigration, which may by now be a majority of Americans. Equally silly have been the Republican efforts to court Jewish votes by fawning on the Zionist Right. (The American Conservative)
Pawlenty to Headline Iowa GOP Event... Oct 8, 2009
And where are the newcomers, the outsiders, the ones willing to step on the toes of Karl Rove clones, people who have something so important to say that can not be ignored. But it is more than that. (The Drudge Report)
Tyco Lobbyist Urges Senators to Support Tyco Lawyer Nomination Oct 8, 2009
Flanigan also told the committee that sometime after Abramoff was involved, he "told us that he had contact with Mr. Karl Rove," a top political advisor to President Bush. Tyco's lobbying effort against the tax bill and other legislation aimed at offshore-based firms was successful. (Yahoo News -- Tyco)
Newsweek: Surge opponents run the gamut Oct 8, 2009
In September, she joined Karl Rove, William Kristol, David Frum, Robert Kagan, and more 30 other conservatives in signing a that urges the president to "give our commanders on the ground the forces they need to implement a successful counterinsurgency strategy." On Tuesday, Sen. John McCain told reporters that he was "very convinced that General McChrystal's analysis is not only correct but should be employed as quickly as possible." Possible GOP 2012 contenders Tim Pawlenty and Mitt Romney,... (MSNBC -- International)
Pelosi says new tax is 'on the table' Oct 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009. Pelosi says new tax is 'on the table. (TheHill.com)
Council candidate denounces labor backing Oct 7, 2009
They targeted ACORN to get at Obama (ACORN was very successful in registering millions of people to vote and was targeted by Karl Rove back in the Bush era). SEIU was the first major labor union to endorse Obama over Hilary Clinton and is the next target. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Uncivil Discourse Oct 3, 2009
VAN SUSTEREN: Karl Rove joins us live ... KARL ROVE, FORMER SENIOR ADVISER TO PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes. (Fox News)
Talking Points Oct 3, 2009
Karl Rove reacts Plus, Letterman reveals $2 million extortion plot and admits to sexual affairs with staffers. What's next for the late-night funnyman and his show. (Fox News)
Sam Tanenhaus Says Conservatism Is Dead. Is It? Oct 2, 2009
And in a similar vein, Karl Rove never imagined that opposition to same-sex marriage would cement a permanent Republican majority. It was a distraction that I'm sure he found distasteful. (Slate)
Unusual paths for candidates in NJ governor race Oct 2, 2009
Palatucci said he also sent Christie's resume to Karl Rove, Bush's political director. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com -- News)
The Deliberator Oct 2, 2009
Karl Rove, who played a similar role for Bush, was not allowed in that setting (though he was deeply involved in the issue). Early in Obama's tenure, Defense Secretary Robert Gates talked about his new boss's thought process relative to the man who preceded him. (Slate)
Pawlenty takes big steps today toward a campaign for president... Oct 2, 2009
Pawlenty's team does include a cadre of seasoned Republican operatives, including Phil Musser, a former Romney adviser; Terry Nelson, a top aide in both the Bush and McCain campaigns; and Sara Taylor, a former key aide to Karl Rove who testified during a congressional probe into the Bush administration's firings of U.S. attorneys. Among Pawlenty's prime gets is PAC counsel Michael Toner, a veteran campaign lawyer who chaired the Federal Election Commission under the George W. Bush... (The Drudge Report)
The Rookie vs. the General Oct 2, 2009
I saw Pat Buchanan on MSNBC s Chris Matthews the other night, laughing off Bill Clinton s Mr. Buchanan claimed Bill Kristol, Charles Krauthammer, Karl Rove, et al, couldn t organize a softball game, much less hatch the kind of sturm und drang necessary to upend a presidential career. What he did not acknowledge is that while the blogosphere had yet to find its legs, so to speak, when the Clintons were whining about the VRWC in 1998, it is now a heat-seeking political weapon. (The American Conservative)
Pro & Con: Do White House policy ‘czars’ upset the separation of powers? Oct 1, 2009
If there is doubt about the centrality of advisers to the president s execution of his office, recall the 2005 demands by Democrats that former White House counsel Harriet Miers and Bush adviser Karl Rove testify before Congress about the dismissal of several U.S. attorneys. This effort had very little to do with Miers and Rove and even less to do with a handful of unhappy Republican political appointees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The One Thing Oct 1, 2009
Valerie Jarrett used to be the Karl Rove of the White House. That's too obvious, so now her title is according to WhiteHouse. (Fox News)
U.S.: Iranian Missile Tests "Provocative" Sep 30, 2009
Did you know that Karl Rove said he wanted us to return to that fabulous time period in American history. Grab your ankles Mick, because you are not the only one in town who has an ICBM to insert into your fundimental oraface. (CBS News)
Voice: Truth about Glenn Beck Sep 30, 2009
Wehner, an associate of Karl Rove, ran the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives under President Bush until March 2007. "As taken from CNN & Huffington Post." " jnunez87136 wrote on Sep 27, 2009 1:56 PM:" Hmm no I don't think they're related. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The Death (And Life) of Conservatism Sep 26, 2009
A former assistant to Karl Rove in the Bush White House, Wehner is a master of deploying the rhetorical trick that contemporary conservatives use to convince themselves that they're always right. At bottom, it amounts to a high-minded version of the old Pee-Wee Herman taunt, "I know you are, but what am I?" There are countless examples. (CBS News)
Issues great and small clutter the kitchen table Sep 25, 2009
boredguy wrote on Sep 24, 2009 9:20 AM:" I want to address the issue of Obama's czars. Every president in recent years has had special advisors (the so-called "czars") to help him understand the complex issues affecting the country. Obama is not different. The issue is not "czars" but defeated Republicans exaggerating claims about unconstitutionality and excessive powers from special advisors. They seem to have forgotten Bush's top czar, Karl Rove, who had his hand in firing US Attorneys and in... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Rove: Conservatives need 'Obamacare' alternative Sep 25, 2009
Former White House adviser Karl Rove said he thinks a health care reform bill will likely pass soon because of the numbers of Democrats in Congress, but they probably won't get the bill they have been pushing for. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Corzine Campaign in Disarray Sep 23, 2009
Corzine alleged that phone calls between Christie and then Bush White House political director Karl Rove -- under questioning by Corzine allies on the House Judiciary Committee -- revealed that Christie was planning a run for governor while serving as U.S. Attorney, a potential Hatch Act violation. Corzine and his surrogates then pivoted to questioning the entire basis on which Christie administered the U.S. Attorney s office, saying that the phone calls demonstrated undue political influence... (Human Events Online)
GOP succumbed to unchecked power Sep 23, 2009
He met a bespectacled wall of resistance in Karl Rove. When Rumsfeld prepared to go higher, top Rove aides including a future U.S. attorney tried to intimidate Pentagon officials who were encouraging Rumsfeld s effort. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
COLUMN: When the darkness descends, look for a light Sep 23, 2009
correct TQ. it was Karl Rove who vilified the "media" when they began to question motive and report proof the country had been duped into war in iraq. lies from the whitehouse and the president's cabinet were being brought to light, and the criminals had to create controversy. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
