Difference between revisions of "Karl Rove"
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Rove's track to the top began early, when he dropped out of the University of [[Utah]] to work in the [[College Republican National Committee]]. He is a potential witness in connection with the firing of some US Attorneys. | Rove's track to the top began early, when he dropped out of the University of [[Utah]] to work in the [[College Republican National Committee]]. He is a potential witness in connection with the firing of some US Attorneys. | ||
| − | Often called "the brains behind Bush", Rove is credited as the chief architect of the 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns. | + | Often called "the brains behind Bush" or "the Architect", Rove is credited as the chief architect of the 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns. |
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| + | On August 13, 2007, the [[Wall Street Journal]] published an interview with Rove in which he announced that he would be resigning from his position of deputy Chief of Staff at the end of the month.<ref>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118698747711695773.html?mod=hpp_us_whats_news</ref> Rove explained the move as motivated by his dedication to his family. {{DEFAULTSORT: Rove, Karl}} | ||
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Revision as of 13:06, August 13, 2007
Karl Rove (born December 25, 1950) is the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Bush administration. Rove's longtime partnership with George W. Bush dates back to Bush's terms as governor of Texas. Rove ran both of Bush's campaigns for governor and for president.
Rove's track to the top began early, when he dropped out of the University of Utah to work in the College Republican National Committee. He is a potential witness in connection with the firing of some US Attorneys.
Often called "the brains behind Bush" or "the Architect", Rove is credited as the chief architect of the 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns.
Resignation
On August 13, 2007, the Wall Street Journal published an interview with Rove in which he announced that he would be resigning from his position of deputy Chief of Staff at the end of the month.[1] Rove explained the move as motivated by his dedication to his family.