It's the last day on the job for President Bush's political advisor, Karl Rove. Rove, a man considered the architect of Bush's two terms in office, quit earlier this month. Rove says he wants to spend more time with his family.
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Karl Rove's last day at the White House
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WHITE HOUSE (AP) - Today is Karl Rove's last day on the job.
The top White House political strategist has said he's leaving to spend more time with his family.
In announcing his resignation August 13th, Rove tearfully told reporters his time at the White House was "the joy and the honor of a lifetime."
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Today Is Karl Rove's Last Day At The White House
C&J releases this EXCLUSIVE transcript of Bush and Rove's last conversation in the Oval Office (they're not the only ones who know how to bug a room, y'know):
So this is it.
Guess so.
I just wanted to say, y'know...
I know. It's okay, you don't have to say it.
This is hard.
Yeah.
Write me?
Sure. Every day, boss.
Cool.
I... I should prob'ly get goin'.
Yeah. Long drive.
Long drive. Texas.
Yeah. Texas. You, uh... You got everything?
Yeah.
Need gas money?
I'm good.
Okay then. Pinky shake?
Okay...pinky shake.
Attaboy. Say, Karl...
Yes, Mr. President?
You think we'll ever get the chance to fuck over this many people again?
I doubt it. But it was fun while it lasted.
Goddam right.
Savor these last sixteen months, sir. Tempus fugit.
Yeah. Tempered widget indeed.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/8/31/8555/90343