I've never been a real big fan of Karl Rove, so now that he's stepping down, it's really interesting to read all of the coverage and in-depth reporting that has appeared regarding his personality and working style since his announcement.
This month's Atlantic Monthly has a really good piece about him and his failed plan for Bush and the Republican party. The Washington Post also had a nice piece about the "Architect."
In some of the Post's coverage, they talked about many of Rove's failures: The War in Iraq, the Valerie Plame issue, immigration problems and the 2006 elections. They turned the corner on this and Post reporter Peter Baker asked Rove what he regretted most about his time as the president's advisor. Rove's response?
"I regret accepting that invitation from CNN and going to that stupid dinner and getting turned into MC Rove."
Seriously? Considering the mistakes he's made and the shape the Bush administration is in, I'd say Rove is a little too concerned about his image. I just thought it was interesting that the thing he regrets most isn't letting down his pal Bush, but rather his becoming an Internet celebrity with his ridiculous video.
If you haven't seen it, please take a look:
- Jodi Westrick
1 comment:
Very funny video. What do you think of the ethics of reporters fraternizing in this way with the people they cover? This event took place at the White House Broadcasters Association dinner last week. Did you notice NBC's David Gregory, a tough White House
questioner, yukking it up with Rove? Thoughts?
Professor Benedetto
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