Karl Rove

Introduction

Karl Christian Rove (Karl Christian Rove) was born in 1950 in Denver (Colorado). In 1971 he left the class at the University of Utah for the sake of the party's career. In 1973 he became assistant to George HW Bush, at the time - the head of the Republican National Committee. Held at this time acquainted with George W. Bush marked the beginning of their long friendship. Activity of Rove in the Republican Party was mostly devoted to the organization of electoral campaigns at various levels. Often, opponents of the wards Rove discredited by rumors, gossip and false accusations. Rove called merit a significant strengthening of the Republican Party in Texas, where Democrats have traditionally dominated. In 1979, with the participation of Rove's successful campaign was conducted, which resulted in the first hundred years in Texas, was elected governor, a Republican - Bill Clements. Rove then took over as head of the governor's administration. In 1981, Rove founded his own firm Karl Rove Company, specializing in the distribution of campaign materials. (Ivins, pp: 64-91)

Discussion and Analysis

One of Rove's clients was George W. Bush. In 1978 Rove directed the first unsuccessful campaign of Bush's election to the House of Representatives. In 1993, Rove, who by that time, an influential Republican political consultant, was headed by the governor's election campaign, Bush in Texas. In 1994, Bush managed to win a surprise to many observers victory over incumbent governor, Democrat Ann Richards. In 1998, Bush was reelected to the governor's office, which further strengthened the reputation of Rove as a skilled political strategist. (Frum, pp: 34-87)

In 1999 it was announced the decision of the Texas governor running for president. In 2000, Rove conducted a successful campaign against Bush rival for the nomination from the Republicans - Sen. John McCain , and as a result Bush won the Republican " primaries . " At the 2000 presidential election, Bush opposed the Vice-President Al Gore . None of the candidates failed to achieve a decisive advantage. According to observers, it was Rove succeeded in turning the scandalous situation with vote counting in Florida in favor of the Republican candidate. After Bush's victory Rove was a senior adviser to the president and led the preparation of a new campaign in 2004. Republicans managed to expand his electoral coalition at the expense of Protestant and Catholic religious groups. In the course of the campaign, the Bush team has made significant efforts to discredit the Democratic candidate - Sen. John Kerry. In 2004, Bush won a decisive victory over an opponent. Speaking with a winning speech, President Bush called Rove "the architect" of his victories. Rove became deputy chief of staff, and observers called him the most influential participant in the formation of internal political and economic course of the country. (Cannon, et al, pp: 87-154)

In 2003, Rove was one of the main suspects in the case of disclosure of the name of a secret CIA agent Valerie Plame. Investigation of the case lasted almost ...