News Analysis: If history holds, Karl Rove's job is not in danger — yet

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http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/07/17/america/web.0717rove.php


By Anne E. Kornblut The New York Times

SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005


WASHINGTON

When revelations surfaced that Karl Rove had secretly talked to reporters about a CIA operative, some critics demanded that the senior adviser to George W. Bush be swiftly swept from the corridors of power.

But Rove is not just any staff member. He is the definition of an indispensable aide. He is ''the architect'' of Republican gains against Democrats, as Bush dubbed him after the 2004 elections. He also serves as a nexus of politics and policy within the West Wing, his office abuzz with communications from Congress, grass-roots groups, other branches of the administration and Republican operatives nationwide.

Some marveled at the strength of Rove's footing as the drama of the CIA leak continued to unfold last week with news that, despite claims to the contrary two years ago, he had talked with reporters about the case.

But history suggests it would take far more than the taint of impropriety for anyone so central to be cut loose.


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[dogday]

1. Read This Time Line From Time Magazine

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1083895,00.html

[rzemanfl]

2. God, how I long for the days when a vicuna coat could get a guy

fired.

[Cocoa]

3. Randi Rhodes said it best

"firing Karl Rove would be like Kermit the Frog firing the hand." :rofl:

[Mandate My Ass]

5. Oh no she did'nnnntt

I love that woman. She is the goddess of radio. :rofl:

Rove ain't going nowhere. Not until they pry him from um, errrm, oooh, never mind.

[daa]

4. Tell that to John Sununu and Web Hubbell eom

[wallwriter]

6. Everybody, Together: Perjury, Obstruction of Justice...