Monday, August 13, 2007
Rove resigns
George Bush the II's long time election mastermind, Karl Rove, announced his pending resignation today. Democratic presidential candidate, John Edwards was quoted as saying "Good riddance, goodbye." But the Clarion believes there is plenty of reason to think Rove is more dangerous to the Democrats outside of the floundering Bush White House. Rove helped plan and direct the triumphant Republican election campaigns of 2000*, 2002 and 2004. But in recent times, he had been asked to spearhead Bush II policy flops, such as privatizing Social Security, and Immigration restriction. Rove can now hone the Republicans' themes for the 2008 election without the rotting carcass of the President's albatross around his neck.
Make no mistake, despite claims today that he will take no formal role in the upcoming presidential election, regardless of plans to write a book and help ride herd on Bush the II's presidential library, Rove will be deeply involved in guiding and directing Republican strategy for the 2008 campaign. He admitted as much this afternoon, "I've got friends in all the campaigns. I won't take any formal role … but I have to talk to my friends when they call." Rove went on to say he is going to retain the President's ear, as well, "Something tells me that we're likely to continue to gossip and talk. I know his phone number, and he certainly knows mine."
The only question that remains on the heels of yesterday's Republican Iowa straw poll is which candidate Rove will back. His support is likely to be much more valuable than the President's endorsement during the Republican primaries. Surely, Rove won't put his support behind the unelectable Mitt Romney, winner of said straw poll. USA Today quoted Senator John McCain's campaign, Rove's bitter nemesis in the 2000 Republican Presidential primaries, stating the obvious, it wouldn't likely be them, "He will be "guru in chief (for all Republican candidates.)" Perhaps, this is the opening bell for the undeclared campaign of actor Fred Thompson? Or a shot heard round the country for yesterday's shocking second place finisher, little-known, Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee?
Make no mistake, despite claims today that he will take no formal role in the upcoming presidential election, regardless of plans to write a book and help ride herd on Bush the II's presidential library, Rove will be deeply involved in guiding and directing Republican strategy for the 2008 campaign. He admitted as much this afternoon, "I've got friends in all the campaigns. I won't take any formal role … but I have to talk to my friends when they call." Rove went on to say he is going to retain the President's ear, as well, "Something tells me that we're likely to continue to gossip and talk. I know his phone number, and he certainly knows mine."
The only question that remains on the heels of yesterday's Republican Iowa straw poll is which candidate Rove will back. His support is likely to be much more valuable than the President's endorsement during the Republican primaries. Surely, Rove won't put his support behind the unelectable Mitt Romney, winner of said straw poll. USA Today quoted Senator John McCain's campaign, Rove's bitter nemesis in the 2000 Republican Presidential primaries, stating the obvious, it wouldn't likely be them, "He will be "guru in chief (for all Republican candidates.)" Perhaps, this is the opening bell for the undeclared campaign of actor Fred Thompson? Or a shot heard round the country for yesterday's shocking second place finisher, little-known, Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee?
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I would stipulate that Rove will be too busy fending off subpoenas for the time being (now that he can no longer hide behind "executive privelege") to get busy grooming the next golden boy. P.S. Romney's inelectability is a good reason to register as a republican and vote for Huckabee in the primary!
Mr. Sled,
I'm not confident that the subpoenas will be enough to keep crafty Karl busy. Based on his history of service to the Republican party, he will be able to have a huge legal fund at his disposal and phalanxes of lawyers. The fact that pro-torture Attorney General Alberto Gonzales retains his post and Scooter Libby is already off the hook, makes me think it will hardly be any more difficult for Karl Rove to evade the Democrats' subpoenas.
I am actually quite ill-informed as to whether or not old Karl has committed a crime. I am, however, convinced at his level of powerbroker the gears of the system are greased.
As for Huckabee are you advocating that as a sabotage vote or out of genuine support?
Read an interesting story on Rudy Giuliani's response, yesterday, at a town hall meeting, to a New Hampshire Mom's question about how voters should interpret the fact that Giuliani's children aren't supporting his campaign for president.
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I'm not confident that the subpoenas will be enough to keep crafty Karl busy. Based on his history of service to the Republican party, he will be able to have a huge legal fund at his disposal and phalanxes of lawyers. The fact that pro-torture Attorney General Alberto Gonzales retains his post and Scooter Libby is already off the hook, makes me think it will hardly be any more difficult for Karl Rove to evade the Democrats' subpoenas.
I am actually quite ill-informed as to whether or not old Karl has committed a crime. I am, however, convinced at his level of powerbroker the gears of the system are greased.
As for Huckabee are you advocating that as a sabotage vote or out of genuine support?
Read an interesting story on Rudy Giuliani's response, yesterday, at a town hall meeting, to a New Hampshire Mom's question about how voters should interpret the fact that Giuliani's children aren't supporting his campaign for president.
