November 17, 2007
Posted: 10:12 AM ET

Rove says Obama is missing chances to knock Clinton off stride.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former top Bush aide Karl Rove said Thursday he thinks Sen. Barack Obama has missed key opportunities to knock rival Hillary Clinton off track.

In an interview with CSPAN, the man behind President Bush's two White House wins cited a recent debate in Philadelphia when Clinton was asked why more of her records as first lady have not yet been made public.

"He missed the opportunity," Rove explained. "If he had stood there and said, 'Senator, with all due respect, it is entirely within the power of you and your husband to immediately order the release of those documents. And your failure to do so reveals legitimate questions in the minds of the American people about what you might be hiding and it's not going to be good for the Democratic party or for you if you allow those questions to persist,' it would have been a moment, it would have been a big moment."

"Instead it was a vague and wandering around, and weak, and insipid," Rove continued. "There have been a number of occasions like that where a sharp and clear and respectful contrast would have created a moment."

Rove also said the Republicans will lose in 2008 unless they "articulate a positive agenda and a positive vision."

"Otherwise," Rove said, "The American people will say, 'You know what? I have got my doubts I have got my concerns and you haven't given me the confidence that I will do better with you.'"

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Karl Rove


Judy, San Francisco CA   November 16th, 2007 4:26 pm ET

Der Furher comes out of the shadows. Rot in hell, Rove. Everything you say is from the mouth of Satan.

Ben   November 16th, 2007 4:30 pm ET

Karl Rove needs to go back under his rock.

Barack Obama is the anti-Karl Rove, and does not need his advice.

Lucian Bourne/Kilgore,TX   November 16th, 2007 4:31 pm ET

Why would any one care what Karl Rove thinks?

James, Phoenix AZ   November 16th, 2007 4:33 pm ET

Mr Rove - SHhhhhhhhhhhh.

Better to have Hillary cakewalk into her nomination without much REAL challenges to her record, her flip-flops, or baggage.

Once in the general election - THEN the floodgates should open. If Hillary thinks the "boys are piling on" now… she'll think she's at the bottom of a rugby scrum during the general election!

Go Hillary!!!!

Manq, Los Angeles, CA   November 16th, 2007 4:35 pm ET

I knew this devil would come crawling back out from under the rock. He even sounds lucid.

Amy, D.C.   November 16th, 2007 4:39 pm ET

Ha! Oh the irony of hearing that statement coming from the mouth of a snarling sneak like Rove — its too much to bear…

Jeremy   November 16th, 2007 4:40 pm ET

What does this guy know but, divisive politics.

Blue in a Red State - Phoenix, AZ   November 16th, 2007 4:46 pm ET

Go back to your cave Karl. No one wants to hear your empty opinions and faux political babble.

This wasn't about slamming Clinton or Obama - this was about forcing a question out into the media that he feels the Republicans should latch onto. Given where Bush is sitting right now, the Republicans can't run fast enough to get away from Rove and Bush.

Monte Brown, New York, NY   November 16th, 2007 4:48 pm ET

Is Karl Roves kidding or what? We all know that Obama would love to use some of Roves’ tactics to try and take down the sure fire winner Hillary, but seriously. Anyone who is trying to hear what that natural born hater, Karl Roves, has to say is a hater themselves. Roves’ bars are washed up like old soap.

Obama should just join the Hillary team because Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate, the most experienced candidate and she’s READY TO LEAD.

Jeremy, Columbus OH   November 16th, 2007 4:49 pm ET

Thanks Karl for your wonderful insight. However, I'm sure Obama would not prefer to stoop to the level that you and Bush sunk to in order to get elected. And yes your right, the Republicans will loose in 2008 because this country has finally woke up to realize what Republicans are truely like.

lavelle Rochester,ny   November 16th, 2007 4:49 pm ET

Tell Karl Rove Obama does not need any of his retarded political tactics to win the white house. Curropt negative attacks is not what Obama is about. Just go home and shut up!

Corbett, Seattle WA   November 16th, 2007 4:50 pm ET

Obama, you will submit to the awesome power of Rove! Only HE can give you a permanent majority! Resistance is futile! Resistance is futile! Resistance is futile!

Dan, Woodbury, MN   November 16th, 2007 4:53 pm ET

Hey CNN, why not let Turdblossom answer whether he had any role in US prosecutors charging Democrats to influence elections, or purging those who didn't? So instead he gets to pontificate on the Obama vs. Hillary question in this article? Doesn't the messed-up war and utter mediocrity of the Bush administration make him lose some credibility? Oh wait, I forgot I was on CNN.com one of many news outlets to lose their way the past 6 years.

Alec, Miami Florida   November 16th, 2007 4:55 pm ET

Coming for somebody who kept documents hidden when asked by the Subcomittee to render them…. Big sense of humor!!

Steve Strange, Mountain View, CA   November 16th, 2007 4:57 pm ET

Oh please. Obama should take advice from Rove? Rove wants nothing more than for both Clinton and Obama to look bad. The Republicans are shaking in their boots because they don't have a candidate than can beat Hillary, and the only hope they have is that the Democratic candidates descend into epic mudslinging. Rove has done enough damage — recede into the shadows once and for all, please!

Grandpa Jim St Louis, Mo   November 16th, 2007 4:58 pm ET

Just what the Democrats are looking for, advice from the man most responsible for the current divisions in our government and the nation. If anyone is looking for good advice in this presidential race, the best advice would be ignore whatever this man says! It just amazes me that he's not in prison along with his cohorts Cheney and Bush. Shows how far we are from a real democratic government and a functional justice system.

Kalli, Orlando, FL.   November 16th, 2007 4:58 pm ET

I can't believe Karl Rove is actually accusing anyone of not turning over documents and hiding truths. He and Dick Cheney are the most shady and criminal figures in American political history.

Rigo, Somerviile MA   November 16th, 2007 4:59 pm ET

Rove is an awful man, and him talking about 'positive vision' is possibly the height of hypocrisy. What a joke.

Jon G. Paris, TX   November 16th, 2007 5:01 pm ET

Do we really want to take advise from this man? Don't worry Barack, just keep doing what you do best, bring hope and chang3 the way of politics! We've seen what this man's politics can do, it's time for an Obama administration!

Jed in Texas   November 16th, 2007 5:01 pm ET

The biggest lying slanderer in recent history knows how to sling mud and more venom than anyone. He just cant stay under his rock.Hes afraid of Clinton getting elected and thats that.Im not voting for her, buts lets hope we have learned the lesson this K-street crook has given us!

Tanya, Manhattan Beach CA   November 16th, 2007 5:01 pm ET

Uh, Rove, with all due respect, uh it's about all those missing e-mails, records the White House has refused to turnover, etc. It's entirely within the power of you and your bosses (former bosses) to immediately order the release of those documents. How about it??

Steve, Portland, OR   November 16th, 2007 5:01 pm ET

Let's just hope if/when Obama does get the nomination then get elected one of his first priorities is getting some of the numerous committees to start looking into all the crooked politics you and the Bush brought on to the American people. We all know Clinton won't, cause she has lots to answer to as well.

Bob Grzesiak DeWitt, Michigan   November 16th, 2007 5:02 pm ET

Why would anyone listen to Karl, "beezlebub" Rove about anything. At least Lee Atwater apologized for all his dirty tricks.

People of this nature should recieve NO press. He is a scourge on the political landscape of this country.

John, Euless, TX   November 16th, 2007 5:03 pm ET

I guess Rove is an Obama advisor now? Watch out!!! I wonder why Rove wants to give Obama tips on how to beat Cinton?

Karen Vancouver, Canada   November 16th, 2007 5:03 pm ET

Whatever Karl Rove has to say is not to be trusted.
I like all the Democratic Candidates, but I believe Hillary is the strongest and Karl Rove knows it and Karl Rove doesn't do anything that would be to hurt the Repugs.
Karl Rove should just go away, I think he caused enough damage.

Matt, Arlington, VA   November 16th, 2007 5:06 pm ET

This man is right on. It's hilarious–I know this is the man the Democratic party demonizes.. but this statement alone provides that he knows and understands integrity and what a leader must do to distinguish himself, rise above the corruption and deliver American's a message of exceptionalism. Bravo.

Pb Coleman - Dallas, Texas   November 16th, 2007 5:06 pm ET

Nice of Carl to offer "advise" on how to win political "advantage". However, we are tired of his methodologies and tactics. I personally turn a deaf ear to anything that appears to be a "Rovian" move by any candidate. Fool us three times - shame on us.

Kevin, Hannibal, Missouri   November 16th, 2007 5:07 pm ET

Instead of coaching Obama, how about this worm of a human being slithers back to the cesspool it came from.

David Cunningham, Wilton, CT   November 16th, 2007 5:08 pm ET

This from a guy who helped build an administration based on secrecy. When will the Bush administration release all the information that Congress has requested and is entitled to?

Mike R. , New Orleans, Louisiana   November 16th, 2007 5:09 pm ET

Thank God! I've been wondering for weeks what Karl Rove thinks. Sorry Karl, but just because you have the skills to get someone elected doesn't mean that person should be elected.

A man with no moral values whatsoever should stay out of U.S. politics now that he has damaged our country.

Craig C. Naperville, IL   November 16th, 2007 5:10 pm ET

Obama would do well to distance himself from Rove's comments. Rove has proven himself adroit playing one against the other for purely ulterior motives. Obama should see that Rove isn't offering help to his efforts, but rather by taking down the front runner Clinton, Rove is working to improve the chances of for the republican nominee in '08.

Willy Chesapeake, VA   November 16th, 2007 5:11 pm ET

Obama go after the Clinton's. Don't be afraid of them. The media won't like you going after baby and her man but she is not the best for America. It's ok for us to come off the Clinton plantation.

Jeff, Minneapolis   November 16th, 2007 5:14 pm ET

Rove may have helped Bush steal one election and barely win another, but he also helped Republicans lose control of Congress in an historic landslide. What a winner.

Kay Speer Atlanta, GA   November 16th, 2007 5:18 pm ET

It would be nice if the writer of this article were literate enough to spell "do respect" as "due respect". With all due respect; Kay

Tim G., Hillsboro, OR   November 16th, 2007 5:20 pm ET

This advice is odd coming from a man that spent so much time and energy concealing the arrest records, military records, and Presidential records of his ex-boss, GW Bush.

Dazed and Confused in DC   November 16th, 2007 5:23 pm ET

The Republicans never have–and never will–beat a Clinton. Why? Because unlike all the other Democratic candidates that have run against the Bushes and their disgusting tactics, the Clintons know how to counterpunch effectively. This was on display for the largest cable news viewership in history last night. I for one can't wait to see Sen. Clinton train her sights on whichever candidate the Republican slime machine pukes up this time.

JD Rugby ND   November 16th, 2007 5:25 pm ET

Karl Rove - another pus-oozing scab on the festering sore of our current political landscape.

Raymond, El Paso TX   November 16th, 2007 5:27 pm ET

Oh rats! Rover's out of the kennel and the muzzle is off.

Chris, Miami FL   November 16th, 2007 5:27 pm ET

That is really good advice! I think the American people as saying, "You know what? I have my doubts and its clear that you lead the campaign for what will go down as the worst President and Presidency in the history of the United States". You can lie to the public, but the history of this presidency and the people behind it will be written in history and the legacy of the Bush administration will speak volumes about Rove and those who took the trust of the American people and misguided the good intentions of the American people.

Darko, New Orleans LA   November 16th, 2007 5:32 pm ET

If James Carville had made that statment, you'd all be oohhing and ahhing at his profound wisdom.

Tim Willard, Missouri   November 16th, 2007 5:34 pm ET

We'll take your input under consideration, Karl.

And we may use it if ever we feel the need to expand the damage you've already done to our country.

fair,washington,dc   November 16th, 2007 5:36 pm ET

If this isn't further proof that the RNC and the Republicans top priority, main agenda is to beat Hillary and worry about the rest later then you are just not trying to see it. They do not want to see Hillary in the general election…they must know something thats got them really scared.

DJ, Los Angeles, Calif   November 16th, 2007 5:37 pm ET

Oh please…spare me your twisted logic.

Of course you'd love to slam Obama at every opportunity.

You'd lose your favorite anti-Democrat lightning rod in Clinton.

Obama doesn't play that game and is focused on building bridges between the parties.

Beth Bowers, Evanston IL   November 16th, 2007 5:38 pm ET

You might want to proofread your copy:

"Senator, with all do respect…"

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   November 16th, 2007 5:40 pm ET

The Dems should ignore this tongue of venom. Let him concerns his ideas and rhetoric to the republicans and not the Dems. To allow this man to have any sway among us is tantamount to making a truce with the devil. He will try to inject and interlope himself in this campaign because he do believe he is a political genius.

Robert, Shelton, CT   November 16th, 2007 5:40 pm ET

Rove is right for once when it comes to what the Republicans are going to have to pull out of their hats to win in 08′

Ken, O Fallon, MO   November 16th, 2007 5:40 pm ET

Rove and his criminal friends and thier dishonest and sleazy tactics are the reason the US is such a mess right now. IF any Democrat took the advice of this slime I would NEVER vote for them. Rove is EXACTLY what is WRONG with US politics today. He has orchestrated the scenerio where the US is now the most hated country in the world. Bin Laden is more popular in the world than Bush.

Anna Chicago, IL   November 16th, 2007 5:41 pm ET

I am in no way a fan of Karl Rove, but he must know something if he managed to convince the general population not once but twice to nominate Bush. I'd say don't take his advice on blind faith but listen for a mintue about what he has to say.

Diane Panama City Fl   November 16th, 2007 5:42 pm ET

If Mr. Rove is such a political guru, how come he got it so wrong with the '06 mid-term elections whereby President Bush lost control of Congress? My suggestion to Senator Obama is, "I don't think I would be taking any advise from someone who couldn't see that political tsunami coming his way."

Jim Gulf Breeze, Florida   November 16th, 2007 5:42 pm ET

Go back to your hole and take Bush and
Cheney with you, LOSER!!!!!

Jeremy   November 16th, 2007 5:44 pm ET

The contrast between Hillary and Obama on open government is clear enough without getting all Rovian. Hillary's health care task force was a model for cheney's energy task force. Obama got the fist ethics reform in 20+ years through in IL and also passed open government reforms in the US Senate. He's also got the best reform package of any of the candidates.

Delores Hayward, Seattle WA   November 16th, 2007 5:45 pm ET

who really cares what Karl Rove thinks?

Jackson, Morongo Valley, CA   November 16th, 2007 5:46 pm ET

Why does the media even give this almost-treasonous viper a outlet for his opinions? Enough Karl Rove already!

Joe C., Elephant Butte, NM   November 16th, 2007 5:47 pm ET

Ah, the irony. To think that the last guy Rove advised now has a 30% approval rating. Why should Obama take his advice?

David Rigsbee, Raleigh, NC   November 16th, 2007 5:47 pm ET

with all "do" respect, that's with all due respect.

Helen, NY   November 16th, 2007 5:48 pm ET

Karl, why should you give advice to these liberals. You can see all rotten comments here on CNN. World has become evil. Nobody wants to listen to a good advice. In any case Barack has no chance. He has no experience at all.

LeeAnn, San Francisco, CA   November 16th, 2007 5:48 pm ET

Hello?? Obama supporters? Do you know why he is saying that? He knows that the Repubs will walk all over Obama should he get the nomination. Hillary is s threat to them. Wake up ppl. Hillary in 08!

MH, Westlake Village,CA   November 16th, 2007 5:50 pm ET

Although I cannot stand Rove, he understands how to spin, reminiscent of James Carville. It would have been interesting to see them go head to head in a campaign. Unfortunatley, they missed each other by one election.

DL, San Diego, CA   November 16th, 2007 5:55 pm ET

Please quote people correctly. It's "with all due respect" not "with all do respect". What journalism school did the reporter go to?

Ron, Carlisle, MA   November 16th, 2007 5:56 pm ET

Guess What! Rove would like Obama to be nominated, since he knows he will not be elected.

Megha, San Antonio, TX   November 16th, 2007 5:57 pm ET

Do people actually let him even speak? Either his mouth should be taped or everytime he tries to speak, he needs to be slapped. What a loser? Dividing the democrats? yo, we might be supporting different candidates but we are still democrats, you disgraceful human!

J.Nicholson, Austin, TX   November 16th, 2007 5:58 pm ET

That's what we Democrats need — like a hole in the head — advice from the reptilian Rove.

Carol, California   November 16th, 2007 5:58 pm ET

"With all do respect".. should have been spelled "due". Quite often, words on the crawl and headlines on screens behind anchors are misspelled. You should take more care with that - you look dumb.

But on to the point of the post: please Barack, take Rove's or anybody's advice to get Clinton out of the picture or the Republicans will win again in '08.

America over politics   November 16th, 2007 5:58 pm ET

BRAVO! From the icon of our political future!

He has taught us that dishonesty, sneakiness, falsification, mislead, deception, and lying is the way to campaign and run a Presidency.

God help this country!

humpf, Mo   November 16th, 2007 5:59 pm ET

The Butterball came out just in time for Thanksgiving!

rbodin   November 16th, 2007 5:59 pm ET

Rove lost the house and senate. Keep talking big man.

Walt, Belton, TX   November 16th, 2007 6:01 pm ET

Apparently, most of you would prefer a slimy weasel like James Carville, who got slick Willy to promise us everything and ended up a failure.

Which one of the candidates is the least worst, again?

Scot, Gurnee IL   November 16th, 2007 6:02 pm ET

The repubs are in this predicament because of Karl Rove's failed policies.

Debby, Fort Worth, TX   November 16th, 2007 6:03 pm ET

Look who's talking-the man behind the most secretive White House in history. He has no credibility in my book!

EUNICE, MARYLAND, U.S.A.   November 16th, 2007 6:03 pm ET

Hey Obama,
You better take his advice.

Janet/Chandler AZ   November 16th, 2007 6:05 pm ET

Karl Rove needs to keep his trap shut and mind his own business. What a jerk!

dilmont   November 16th, 2007 6:06 pm ET

Actually, I think the last thing Obama - or any serious candidate - would want is to be associated with Rove in any way, shape or form. And come on - are we really to believe that rove has any interest at all in 'helping' a Democrat - or even a moderate Republican (if any still exist and are willing to admit to it)?

Marie VanDyke Royal Oak Michigan   November 16th, 2007 6:07 pm ET

oh im sorry i thought he resigned..why is he talking he helped bush screw up

victor, flroal alabama   November 16th, 2007 6:10 pm ET

Republicans which are known well by rove knows they can beat a black man but have not gto a chance agianist clintion. so i uderstand why he would say that.

w19 CA   November 16th, 2007 6:20 pm ET

Now a day after the debatte that blitzer and the camera team lost for Clinton CNN has to bring Rove into the ticker for another negative spin on Obama - that Obama serves the people while the clinton machine is geared to get into power and (ab)using it for special interest as exhibited by Rove.

Tanya, Manhattan Beach CA   November 16th, 2007 6:20 pm ET

Always remember Rove's "divide and conquer" tactics. It's been a powerful force in this country for some time, and, has allowed the Republican party to gain considerable power by destroying potential concensus among divergent groups. Without alienation, fear and chaos…this administration would have never seen a second term. Rove and other neocons have repeatedly said Clinton will most likely win in 2008. Meanwhile the neocon minions will be doing everything to destroy the Democratic front runner. Rove, that rock you've been living under is calling. Please return home at once.

Brad, from the great state of Texas   November 16th, 2007 6:20 pm ET

Boy, I can't wait to hear the responses from this post!! I know all of you have a lot of cute, fear-inducing nicknames for Rove(I'm no fan of his either), but the fact is he is one the most brilliant and shrewd political strategists this nation has EVER seen. That just burns you guys up inside, doesn't it, since you liberals believe you are so much more intelligent and enlightened than conservatives. Hopefully I don't get too many death threats from all of you!

Ba Gua Zhang, SanFrancisco, CA   November 16th, 2007 6:24 pm ET

It's a terribly sad commentary on our politics, culture and nation that someone like Rove has so much influence. It just goes to show that people are way out of touch with the Tao.

frank tulsa ok   November 16th, 2007 6:26 pm ET

This just solidifies the speculation that the Repubs are SCARED TO DEATH OF HILLARY. Unless, of course, it's an "overt double cross" designed to make it look like they favor Obama so people will think that they are against Hillary when they really aren't
so Hillary wins the nomination giving them a chance to let Kenneth Starr unleash sensitive information he found about Hillary during his 10 million dollar investigation thereby enabling them to sabatoge Hillary's presidential aspirations while slipping Dennis Miller in at the last minute for the Repub nomination in order to get Jeb Bush in as VP only to turn around and schedule Dennis on a hunting trip with Cheney and thereby incapacitating Dennis to be an effective President putting Jeb in the Oval office.

I mean it's so obvious!

jw, canadian,ok   November 16th, 2007 6:30 pm ET

Rove is smarter than your average Republican, he doesn't want to run against Hillary, Obama is beatable.

KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT   November 16th, 2007 6:33 pm ET

Yes, of course, it's better to shoot the messenger…

S, Orlando, FL   November 16th, 2007 6:33 pm ET

Did anyone ask for his opinion? Go to hell, you sniveling piece of garbage.

Andy, New York, New York   November 16th, 2007 6:35 pm ET

Karl Rove? A master political strategist who knew what it took to beat DemoRats and liberal/leftwing media houses to get Dubya elected TWICE to the White House. As former WH Chief of Staff, he had to know some damaging inside stuff on Hillary from her days as First Lady, and that's why he is still relevant to campaign politics that features Hill and Bill. Hillary Clinton? A former First Lady turned New York Senator with lots of skeletons in her closet from her days as First Lady (and co-President). Wrapped in Democratic presidential candidate garb, she wears Republican undergarments while thinking leftwing and speaking rightwing. No, she's not confused; she's an experienced political con artist who changes positions on issues conveniently, but is very uncomfortable when unprepared.

Scott,Tupelo,MS   November 16th, 2007 6:36 pm ET

Like him or not he got that idiot Bush elected to Governor and the President twice. He is a political genius. Give credit were it's due. Even though I personally depise him. If the Democrats had someone half as good as Karl they would destroy the Republicans.

Trollmaster, CA   November 16th, 2007 6:38 pm ET

Rove giving advice on how a politician should be more open is like a prostitute giving lessons on chastity.

And let's remember he resigned in disgrace because he didn't show up for a subpoena and is terrified of testifying under oath before congress.

Rove is a traitor with no credibility.

Mike, Boston MA   November 16th, 2007 6:39 pm ET

This is…
Clinton News Network

CNN will do their utmost to defame Barack Obama, but people will eventually wake up to the Clinton machine…

Bill, Streamwood, IL   November 16th, 2007 6:39 pm ET

Looks to me like Karl Rove, for some reason, is really terrified that Hillary Clinton might become president.

Perhaps I dismissed HC as a viable candidate too early. I mean anyone who scares Rove that much might be worth electing after all.

wale azeez boca raton florida   November 16th, 2007 6:39 pm ET

Granted rove is not an angel, I think a lot of people are reacting too fast to his comments…he does have a point afterall he has been in the upper echelon of society for a bit…what if the clintons do have something to hide in the archives? Something that could send hilary's poll frenzy downhill. Personally though i think obama has gotten the point accross as far as hilary's sleaziness–I hope I spelled that right– now it's time for him to focus on romeny and rudy…honestly that's the election he should be worried about.

Kellie, Albuquerque, NM   November 16th, 2007 6:40 pm ET

Hillary is evil, Rove is evil, and our country is feeding her evil ways. When will we get out of our evil comfort zone and vote for true change? I'm SICK that people would actually want another nepotistic administration in 2008. Go Obama!

Richard, St. Paul, Mn   November 16th, 2007 6:44 pm ET

Rove is afraid of Hillary Clinton and I still haven't figured out why. His mission, nowadays, seems to be to plant seeds of doubt about her into the minds of the voters. I'm not a Hillary fan, but I know that if Rove says something about someone, he's undoubtedly got a hidden agenda.

Steven, Syracuse New York   November 16th, 2007 6:44 pm ET

What about the "hillary exposed" video (just Google it) that we have heard nothing about, those are felony campaign finance violations–that is what should be brought up. That case is in the courts, though I bet none of you has heard about it.

SGA   November 16th, 2007 6:47 pm ET

Why would Rove want to help Obama? Something wrong with that picture. Rove is a die-hard, in your face, neoconservative Republican, and Obama is a watered down Democrat. Do the math.

john williams san diego, ca.   November 16th, 2007 6:51 pm ET

CLINTONISTAS…Rove is not your enemy anymore and he is not obama or deans' enemy…He is trying to protect America from the 'war machine' that is revving up..Begala, Lehane, Penn and Carville are returning to smear ANY opponent of her Royal Highness..Beware

Anon, kansas city, missouri   November 16th, 2007 6:52 pm ET

Im a democrat and I hate Karl Rove. I hate him because he's dirty, slimy, corrupt, but most of all because he WINS. Still, I can no longer deny that he is the best political adviser of this era. Let's be honest…no one else on the planet could have gotten Bush elected once, let alone twice.

Only out of moral integrity should Obama ignore Rove. If Obama simply wanted to win, he would give Rove a call and do his every bidding.

Harley, Washington, DC   November 16th, 2007 6:57 pm ET

"With all DO respect…"??? Journalism has now hit rock bottom…You should be ashamed, CNN.

Sidh   November 16th, 2007 7:00 pm ET

Rove might be considered a genius by some, but to me he is the biggest anti American personality alive. He basks in the glory that he got Bush elected twice. I ask him was that a service to the nation? Facts strongly suggest otherwise.

Jay, Kenosha, WI   November 16th, 2007 7:02 pm ET

"this devil"
"Karl, beezlebub Rove"
"reptilian Rove"
"disgraceful human!"
"almost-treasonous viper"
"pus-oozing scab"
"worm of a human being"
"Der Furher…Rot in hell…mouth of Satan."
"natural born hater"

Bush Derangement Syndrome is defined by Wikipedia as the "tendency by some American liberals to blame President George W. Bush for virtually every ill in the world. It also purportedly refers to opposing a position advocated by the President just because he supports it, regardless of the position's merits."

Rove made a good point, but it is simply rejected by liberals because Rove made it. Now that sums up politics today.

If Rove had any sense of humor he'd endorse Clinton.

Patrick Peavy Plano, TX   November 16th, 2007 7:02 pm ET

It is obvious that Karl Rove is frightened of Clinton but wants us to think that he is afraid of Obama. Basically he wants to make it seem like he is saying Obama is the real threat. Hopefully we can knock him out with a double punch: Clinton/Obama 2008!

San Diego, CA   November 16th, 2007 7:04 pm ET

Go away, Doughboy.

David Branch, Waco, Texas   November 16th, 2007 7:10 pm ET

All the little Clintonista kiddies dig out their pop up playbook and attack the messenger, not the message. If Hillary is so invincible, why are you all so frightened of what Karl Rove has to say?

Steven, Los Angeles   November 16th, 2007 7:13 pm ET

You grammar critics have it all wrong. He did say 'DO respect'! The alternative interpretation, 'Due respect' would clearly indicate that the Republicans feel a certain measure of respect is DUE Hillary, rather than their obvious political desire to DO Hilary. By allowing one of her own fellow democrats to dispatch of her, the Republicans save themselves the nightmare of having to run against her themselves. I'm sure they have crunched the numbers and figured out they'd have a far better chance of beating Obama than Hilary for a seat in the Oval Office.

ED orlando fl   November 16th, 2007 7:17 pm ET

Karl where have you been Let me guess ?larry craig asked you to reserve his seat at the minneapolis airport rest room It will be difficult to get a seat when the GOP[gay old party] holds its convention in 2008.PS will wives and girl friends be allowed to attend the convention.Just kidding [Maybe]

Robert, Oakland, CA   November 16th, 2007 7:18 pm ET

He could always make up complete lies about her. That strategy always worked for Rove. Remind me, why isn't he in prison for treason for intentionally exposing an undercover CIA agent?

grumbles Westport, CT   November 16th, 2007 7:20 pm ET

I am sure Obama heard you.We will know from the next debate if Obama will follow the play from the Repub. handbook. The repubs would love Obama beating Hillary as it would mobilize their base and southern white men thus keepng the White House.

Bob Cobb, Toronto Ontario   November 16th, 2007 7:23 pm ET

'due' respect. not 'do' respect.

Bots, Seattle   November 16th, 2007 7:23 pm ET

Good advice Karl, but none of the candidates need to do anything more than what they've already done recently for their own cause. Ms Clinton's lame showings of late reflect that more and more people are beginning to see right through her flimsy web of deceit. She'll need to spin her web more tightly if she wants the presidency, because the only ones that have fallen for her lines are little gnats and flies.

adomani   November 16th, 2007 7:28 pm ET

while i have no intentions of voting for obama, i have this to say to him from my heart…
"be afraid, be very afraid! stay away from this man. your loss is his joy!RUN as fast as you can and as far away as you can from him. do not return his calls nor have your people arrange a conversation with him on your behalf. be afraid, be very afraid."

PollM, Dallas Tx   November 16th, 2007 7:29 pm ET

Seven Democratic presidential hopefuls went head-to-head on the issues Thursday night, with the biggest pressure likely on front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Who do you think won the CNN News Las Vegas Democratic Debate at the University of Nevada?

———-> http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=996

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Meks, FTL, FL   November 16th, 2007 7:36 pm ET

Frank, tulsa, OK:

People like you should stop blogging here. Has it occured to you that virtually everything you said is utter lies and fabrication? This only shows you are not better than people you criticize. Mr Starr spent over $78 million dollars investigating former Pres. Clinton and not $10M as you claimed. His investigation is a public record and there is nothing hidden. The records of the investigation is a matter of public record and is much available. There is nothing in the records that has not been looked at by opponents, friends and enemies. I guess you have not heard the republican senate leader (newt) say the amount wasted in that investigation was in retrospect not worth it. This is an investigation that could not find anything meaningful rather they resorted to using the media pass down rumors and lies that all the money they spent could not substantiate nor find an iota of evidence. Please check your fact before engaging in misinformation and character assassination.

Kalvin Tupelo, Miss   November 16th, 2007 7:38 pm ET

LET'S MAKE A DEAL…..

We conservatives will keep Karl in a dark quiet corner - if you Democrats will do the same with the Clintons.

DEAL?

Louisville   November 16th, 2007 7:46 pm ET

CNN is so biased on the debate, it's like watching FOX News. Wolf Blitzer and CNN are pro-Clinton anyone can see right through.

I am disappointed with CNN and their coverage of the Democrat debates.

Jim L., Irmo, SC   November 16th, 2007 7:48 pm ET

For those who seem to think that it is a sign that Rove is giving advice to Obama. Let me see, seems like Bush said that he thinks Hillary will be the nominee. Hmmm.

Johnny D. Omaha, NE   November 16th, 2007 7:51 pm ET

The hate and venom from the liberals shown here for this man is incredible, a testament to his effectiveness and intellect. Thank you Karl Rove for being there when this nation needed you the most ('04) You served the cause of truth and freedom alongside Bush and a grateful nation will always recognize you for the true patriot and American hero you are. Cheers to you Mr. Rove.

MCD, San Francisco   November 16th, 2007 7:52 pm ET

Rove fights dirty and nasty… I would never stoop to his level… even if it ment losing!!

alewife, turner ok   November 16th, 2007 7:52 pm ET

Rove is very simply, the political boy genius

Sophie, Dallas TX   November 16th, 2007 7:53 pm ET

And we care why?

Karl Rove is a creepy fat man who did the creepiest dance at that nice washington dinner not too long ago.

Why would we care at all what this creep has to say about Obama or anyone?

John P. Long Valley, NJ   November 16th, 2007 7:54 pm ET

Karl Rove talking about the importance of "full disclosure?" Really? Really??
There is only one phrase for this–"bare-faced audacity." And my guess is he doesn't care, for he has taken moral relativism to its logical conclusion.

TheInsider   November 16th, 2007 7:58 pm ET

Posted By James, Phoenix AZ : November 16, 2007 4:33 pm

Have you always been this smug and this dumb? Are you a LIFELONG republican?

Geoff Williams Raleigh NC   November 16th, 2007 8:00 pm ET

Rove just wants Clinton to win the nomination, as he and GOP fear her alot less than Obama, so they will talk him down every chance they get

Mark Billingsley, Sacramento , Calif.   November 16th, 2007 8:01 pm ET

Monte…Never saw your response to my challenge yesterday to back up your slop about Hillary being the most qualified and most experienced. What happened? Did you start twisting uncomfortably like Hillary when asked a pointed question. Like yesterday, I'm waiting. I want actual, researched point on how Hillary is more experiened than Obama. Give me proof of anything substantive taht she's AUTHORED, not co-written with a smarter, more savvy senator, and then had passed. I'm right here…

Denise, Birmingham, AL   November 16th, 2007 8:01 pm ET

Survey says, "Who cares what Rove has to say." Truth is they'd love for Obama to win so the GOP can defeat the black man who defeated the woman. Please, who can't smell this one?

TheInsider   November 16th, 2007 8:02 pm ET

What about the "hillary exposed" video (just Google it) that we have heard nothing about, those are felony campaign finance violations–that is what should be brought up. That case is in the courts, though I bet none of you has heard about it.
Posted By Steven, Syracuse New York : November 16, 2007 6:44 pm

The criminal case was thrown out. The plaintiff is a convicted felon and drug dealer. Only Hillary haters and the RNC care about this. Which are you? Both? figures….

Sam, Portland OR   November 16th, 2007 8:06 pm ET

It goes without saying that Rove is a massive jerk.

But here, he couldn't be more right. And Obama's my number one choice, too.

Richard, London   November 16th, 2007 8:06 pm ET

What garbage. The Clintons are moving so fast to release their papers that when a bunch of rightwing loons (Judicial Watch) launched a complaint to speed up the process, the National Archives went to court and said — shut these clowns up, the Clintons are moving as fast as they can.

And the fact that Rove thinks this is a key issue for the campaign shows that he has had his fat face down in the mud for so long that he can no longer distinguish between real issues and mud.

New York, NY   November 16th, 2007 8:07 pm ET

This guy Rove is completely disqualified to render any opinion on whatever unfolds in the political landscape. He is one, or perhaps t h e architect of the absolute debacle of American policy in generations, perhaps in history. To interview or even cite him is a testimony to how low we have fallen.
reflectivepundit.com

Troy   November 16th, 2007 8:08 pm ET

Is Rove really this stupid?

Stop trying to get Obama to do your dirty work and shut up! Obama's smarter than you are and has already seen through this garbage.

donna seattle WA   November 16th, 2007 8:09 pm ET

Have to laugh at these comments — the Clintons are the biggest bullies out there. Its their tactics that got so much blowback from the republicans and gave Rove his career. We are all living the result. Hand the Clintons power again and just watch what happens to this country. More bickering and stagnation while the world explodes.

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   November 16th, 2007 8:12 pm ET

This shows how SCARED he and his cronies neo-cons are of Sen. Clinton… Run for the hills!!!! I love it!

Manuel Gonzales, Artesia, NM   November 16th, 2007 8:13 pm ET

yeah all the demos need is for some political idiot to instill the republicans idea of dirty politics to confuse the American people…All the demos have to do is run a clean honorable race…We know what dirty politics and lies and inuendos that the republicans used to win the last time got us….No thanks draft dodger Rove…Get lost !!!!

Emmanuel, RESTON, VA   November 16th, 2007 8:15 pm ET

Hello?? Obama supporters? Do you know why he is saying that? He knows that the Repubs will walk all over Obama should he get the nomination. Hillary is s threat to them. Wake up ppl. Hillary in 08!

Posted By LeeAnn, San Francisco, CA : November 16, 2007 5:48 pm
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No LeeAnn. I think its the exact opposite because Rove is too much of a cunning fox to reveal his cards. He is encouraging Obama to win so people will support Hillary more as the candidate that can win. Rove is an evil genius all you have to do to make them happy is deliver Hillary to them.

Do you know what an Obama Administration holds for the Clintons & Bush administrations when Obama wins POTUS. The whole can of worms enough to feed all the fish in the world will come out.

I tell you Bush will be more comfortable having Hillary than Obama cos Bush and Clinton are the same.

So read between the lines of what Carl Rove really wants to accomplish, when he shows a smooth road to walk on, please turn around and take the rough road even if your feet hurts. Support Obama please so we can really get our country back.

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Mike Johnson, Wash DC   November 16th, 2007 8:22 pm ET

Way to go with the fixed debate, CNN! The Clinton News Network is up to its old tricks. How nice of you to "plant" the diamonds and pearls softball question so everyone could fawn all over Hillary!

Jane Swartz   November 16th, 2007 8:22 pm ET

This is the advice from the man who worked so hard to help this administration keep every communication a secret under "executive privilege"??!??!?!?!
Puuuulllleeeeaassseee… the last thing anyone should do is sell their soul to this devil and take his advice.

Marie, Schenectady New York   November 16th, 2007 8:25 pm ET

Hasn't Mr Rove done enough damage to the republican party—maybe they've had enough of him–he's reduced to trying to run democrats now…

Jan   November 16th, 2007 8:35 pm ET

Why you care, Karl Roves ? What you up to ? Your time is over and back off. You don't have to stir anything here bacause any candedates from Democrats are smarter than your party. We can handle our party well without your "input". No one trust you, even your party, except Bush. Mind your own business. It is proved again and again that any time you give suggestions to Demacrats, bad things happen. Your dirty game is no longer carry any inpact. Save your dance.

Nick, Brooklyn, NY   November 16th, 2007 8:40 pm ET

I hate Rove like the rest of the messageboard, but he's got a legitimate point. I support Obama, but I would love to see that, when he talks about their (his and Sen. Clinton's) differences, he did so in a more challenging manner. Not the Edwards "I just sound angry that I couldn't even carry my own state as VP in the last election" manner, but challenging.

jack, Buenos aIRES, aRGENTINA   November 16th, 2007 8:40 pm ET

May warts inflict Mr. Rove eternally, but he is right about Mr. Obama. Could it be that there is nothing there? If not, where is it?

He says nothing, eloquently

John Thomas, San Diego, California   November 16th, 2007 8:41 pm ET

What Rove doesn't understand is that nobody else today will stoop to his dirt-bottom level of dishonesty, manipulation, and criminality to elect the unelectable–a fool like Bush. It took a lot of lying to a very gullible American public to get this catastrophic moron Bush into the White House…if he even was ever elected, as many of us feel he wasn't.

KA, OK   November 16th, 2007 8:42 pm ET

There is alot of hate going on here. Whew, I guess I would be worried if the guy who had my number started talking again. There is nothing coming out of the Democrat Party that needs to be worried about.

Robert S. Clark, Palm Springs, CA   November 16th, 2007 8:47 pm ET

Karl just never grew up. He's had a rough childhood; and he can't get over his anger and desire to lie to make the world the way he would have it. I know about his dirty tricks from Salt Lake City and the University of Utah. I was in law school there at the time. He never, ever gives a balanced recitation of facts revealing the full story. Omitted in this case is the role played by the Bush administration in funding sufficient people to catalog these thousands of documents before they are sent to the Clintons' for review. Also unmentioned is the net of secrecy President Bush has thrown over his documents and those of his father. Come on, Karl. We're not all impressionable idiots who will believe anything you say as long as you repeat it often enough. Senator Obama would do well to stick to his own strategists and reseachers, rather than taking his cues from someone like you.

Candace, Phoenix, AZ   November 16th, 2007 8:48 pm ET

The media have already narrowed this field to Clinton, Obama and Edwards. It would have been nice to have seen a true debate with the entire field.

We're being fed three main Democratic candidates. I sure would have liked to have seen the Biden, Richardson and Kucinich in the debate on par with the so-deemed "top three." Why even invite them?

Say it enough and America will believe there are only three Dems worth considering.

And it's not just CNN, MSNBC did the same thing the last time.

Does the fourth estate even exist anymore? Or is it all about pandering to the ratings. Let's see a real debate and hear from ALL th candidates equally.

Shame on you.

Nathan, Nashville, TN   November 16th, 2007 8:51 pm ET

Yeah Karl Rove is evil, but he has a point. Sen. Clinton is getting a pass on her past because her husbands presidency is stuck between 2 bushes.Who wouldn't look good. Obama show your teeth please before this robot wins the minds of the mindless.

Anita, Southlake, Texas   November 16th, 2007 8:53 pm ET

Sounds like someone wants a Sunday morning show.

Jeffrey Bach, San Francisco, CA   November 16th, 2007 8:54 pm ET

Everything that comes out of this sleazeball's mouth is self serving. If Obama attacks Clinton it helps to split the Democratic Party. Only good for the opposition. Also, by law each of those thousands of documents must be reviewed by Bill Clinton, effectively removing him from the campaign trail. Finally, the release of those documents sets up Hillary for personal Swiftboating. Not this time, Karl. America has no more use for your slimey brand of politics.

fair,washington,dc   November 16th, 2007 8:55 pm ET

What about the "hillary exposed" video (just Google it) that we have heard nothing about, those are felony campaign finance violations–that is what should be brought up. That case is in the courts, though I bet none of you has heard about it.

Posted By Steven, Syracuse New York : November 16, 2007 6:44 pm

Yea only you know about this thing that all the democratic candidates and RNC and Republican candidates would just love to have to stop the Hillary machine…but for some reason they aren't using it….not into calling names but either you or them are idiots…I know who I think it is , but I'll keep it to myself in the spirit of pitying ignorant people and them maybe not realizing they are an idiot.

Rick, North Carolina   November 16th, 2007 8:55 pm ET

You may or may not like Rove, but the man has a talent that is almost evil.
Remember Hillary has someone smarter on her side, her husband.
Something else is going on in the background for Rove to come out with an interview like this.
It would be to the republicans advantage for Obama to win the democratic nomination but I do not think that will happen.
I think it will be Clinton vs Huckabee
The republicans will have to swing to the far right to pull this one out.

Susie D, Jacksonville, OR   November 16th, 2007 8:57 pm ET

Karl Rove, the Rasputin of the Republican Party, has something MORE to say? Shaddup, Rove! Wish I could say more but my post would be deleted.

Susie, north carolina   November 16th, 2007 9:04 pm ET

karl rove has done quite enough to damage this country! He has damaged the fabric of this country and economy! We should all wake up and become less apathetic. We have so much to lose to people who crave control.

Carol, MD   November 16th, 2007 9:06 pm ET

Oh MC Rove. You're talking about a candidate who moves his mistress into the governor's mansion while his wife and kids are living there.VALUES??? You big kidder, you. Yes, you go ahead and give the candidates tips on being sneaky and fabricating whatever it takes.It's like a game of telephone with Freddy Kruger.

Marty Pacino   November 16th, 2007 9:07 pm ET

Geniuses are like thunderstorms. They go against the wind, terrify people, cleanse the air.

Kierkegaard

You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! Truth is a commodty and you can't afford it.

Lisla Lee, Dallas, TX   November 16th, 2007 9:17 pm ET

This advice from the man who has created more secretive, sneaky, deceitful, lying, underhanded political moves than anyone else on the face of the earth… except maybe Dick Cheney.???

The Bush administration has pulled more underhanded garbage than you can imagine. How many secret "executive orders" has this administration issued to avoid public scrutiny? Karl Rove is a disgusting hypocritical scum bag. If Obama should stoop so low as to listen to anything this man says, then that would be reason enough to NOT vote for Obama.

Brian Gray, Taylor, Texas   November 16th, 2007 9:25 pm ET

Brilliant.

Michael, Houston, Tx   November 16th, 2007 9:25 pm ET

So we have to wonder…if Rove who hates all things Democrat, is giving advice to a candidate on how to unseat another candidate, what is his thought process and motivation?

Does he think Obama would be easier to beat, and wishes to help his own party by getting a "losing" dem nominee?

Does he just hate Hillary with such a passion that he will do anything to see her not elected?

I think he is a sleazy political hack, who effectively operates underwater to sabotage people, careers and subjugate laws (reference his emails in the white house) for his side only - never the good of the country, all the while crying foul when he is questioned or verbally attacked, a true republicrite.

If he is for Obama, then I almost instinctively would turn away and consider Hillary to be the one to vote for… to be honest I think she is the best candidate anyway.

Trust nothing this man does or says, he is one of the best backroom operators that ever existed. Anyone who can get that village idiot George Bush jr elected to two terms as president has to be really good.

Remember - not everyone who takes poop off if you is your friend, and Karl knows something about poop…

matt   November 16th, 2007 9:26 pm ET

Why dos Rove insist on giving the Dems advice? he GOP's in enough of a mess that he should have a full-time job fixing it.

http://political-buzz.com/

Helen White,Rapid City, SD   November 16th, 2007 9:28 pm ET

This political campaigning a year before the election is absolutely outrageous. Think of the money that has been spend and will continue to be spent.

We should do as the British do, six weeks of campaigning and thats it.

That CNN spent so much time, this evening on the person who asked John McCain a question, and called Mrs. Clinton what she did certainly was not in good taste,and the way McCain reacted was certainly not my idea of Presidential material.

I have not made a determination on the candidate I will vote for, but the name calling is so undignified and should not be tolerated.

John, KC MO   November 16th, 2007 9:30 pm ET

Rove is better on how to set agendas to defeat the other party by using personal attacks. He is good as a tool for campaigns but in terms of holding office and doing political goodwill he is a mess. Look at his accomplishments as well as the presidents.

Frank Honolulu HI   November 16th, 2007 9:32 pm ET

I don't think we should listen to Karl. He thinks Hilary is going to win and he doesn't like that. Getting nervous Rove? Do you think we'll listen to you?

Unbelievable.

Michael, Houston, Tx   November 16th, 2007 9:35 pm ET

Thank you by the way everyone, I have read so many of the comments here, echoing my first thought and earlier post as well…

The republicrites are terrified of Hillary running, and with their lack of a strong candidate and the millstone of 8 years of ineffective policies, a war the nation is growing weary of and a village idiot for a president who cannot string two words together intelligently - they should be terrified, their guys can't beat Hillary.

post script on village idiots: yes it matters for the leader of the free world to look somewhat competent, and be able to speak intelligently and present eloquently when on the world stage to garner the respect of the leaders of the world… no matter what a bunch of blind loyalists state otherwise, it matters!

Chris Corbell   November 16th, 2007 9:37 pm ET

What a liar, still and always.

This has long sense been cleared up, Obama would not have had a leg to stand on with this issue, and in any case Rove's strategy skills seem to be rusty - this issue wouldn't be enough to break an election.

There are no suppressed documents, just a mis-read letter from Bill to the archives that wasn't even binding or used in any way to prevent free access.

Rove somehow missed the memo, but he never was concerned about the truth.

You can read the facts on the independent FactCheck.org; a link and summary is on Hillary's Fact Hub.

Barbara Sutton Chester, Va 23831   November 16th, 2007 9:38 pm ET

Hillary: When you were first Lady there was a man on FBI ten most wanted and took over 20 years and millions to finally get him and then he was pardoned by the Clintons. Then the Rodhams and Clintons made a mint getting pardons for inmates and different people. The man who was pardoned his wife DONATED 1000,000 to your Library.. Any comments

Mags, Boston, MA   November 16th, 2007 9:47 pm ET

Was this a jailhouse comment? Or has he been indicted yet? I don't think the dems are desperate enough the listen to pure evil. Icky.

Tired of Corruption LV   November 16th, 2007 9:54 pm ET

The only candidate that follows Rove's play book is Clinton. dirty politics as usual.

Former Rightie, Pittsburgh   November 16th, 2007 10:00 pm ET

Rove is the source of all things vitriol expressed by the Republican party. This is not a side comment. When he speaks, it is calculated and with harmful reason. This man and Cheney used the White House puppet to advance their neo-con agendas.

It is good to see so many people seeing this very malicious person for what he is.

Jim Browne, New Castle, PA   November 16th, 2007 10:01 pm ET

Karl Rove has done more to destroy the democratic process in this country than anyone in recent memory.

Can it be that it was all a bluff and they really DO fear facing Clinton?

Hey while we are talking about releasing documents how about we start with Dick Cheney's vistor log?

It really must suck to suddenly become so irrelevant. AW!!

Bill W, Coatesville, PA   November 16th, 2007 10:15 pm ET

For once in my life, I agree with Karl Rove.

Scott Brown Palm Bay, Florida   November 16th, 2007 10:20 pm ET

Ah!!The master has spoken. The man that strikes fear into every democrats heart. I love it!!!!Keep going Karl. It is great to see the democrats spout the same hate they accuse you of.

Micahel Guinn, Ventura, CA   November 16th, 2007 10:20 pm ET

The fact that Karl says Barack did it wrong- must mean Barack did it RIGHT!
No "advice" needed from your Gestapo camp Karl-
Run- Don't walk away!
Your "services" were never needed nor asked for by people who actually care about America.
Go Away Karl!

Michael Guinn

Barry Asheville NC   November 16th, 2007 10:22 pm ET

Why haven't the records from Carl and the Weasel in the White House been released. He should look in his own back yard before talking about someone else. He should be talking from a prison cell as should Scooter.

Michael, Clarksville, TN   November 16th, 2007 10:38 pm ET

Rove DOESN'T want to be blamed for a Clinton win….so….he BLAMES OBAMA ! !

Democrats Rule, CA   November 16th, 2007 10:44 pm ET

The day Obama takes advises from Karl Rove about how to beat Hillary Clinton is the day I become an Independent. Because I won't be able to tell the difference between Democrats and Republicans.

Jim, Opelika, Alabama   November 16th, 2007 10:52 pm ET

He's a fine one to talk about not releasing records. Buddah only knows what kind of criminal dealings are buried in his papers and those of his puppet, King George.

Scott, Los Angeles CA   November 16th, 2007 11:05 pm ET

The headlines on all the major news wires is the disgusting behavior of CNN last night in the debate, or Hillary rally as it is being called. Not one MENTION of this on the CNN site. Joseph Goebbels would blush at this display (for all you CNN watchers, Goebbels was the Third Reich propaganda minister–making him a bad guy). Not one tough question for the Queen, disgusting.

Jed in Texas   November 16th, 2007 11:08 pm ET

Rove and O.J, hand in hand,Orange jump suits on, heading for their cell,what a site that will be! lol

Lovell, Inkster MI   November 16th, 2007 11:16 pm ET

I do not understand why Karl Rove had any I mean any room to say where Obama drop the ball at. Look at who he help put in office a President that is leaving our veteran to suffer because of a war that he LIED about, our econmy I am 37 and God help us if I get to 65 or 70 to get my SSI it want be there Why? because this President have went on a shopping spree with our money to pay for a war for getting about the inter structure meaning american people. He so concern about the Oil over there and revenge for his father that he went in blind and do not have a way out, middle class it not a middle class now it rich or poor.

Before he make a comment him and all these other Republican that I see on TV they need to get the white house in order first then worry about what Democrate or doing.

Steve, Lyons, CO   November 16th, 2007 11:20 pm ET

The Architect of Bush Doom, still trying to play kingmaker.

The Republican version of what they claim about Bill Clinton: can't stay out of the news.

Kim Iannone, West Hills, CA   November 16th, 2007 11:20 pm ET

Rove offfering advice about how to get elected is comparable to Ted Bundy giving advice about how to murder someone.

V. C. Novosad, Sugar Land, Texas   November 16th, 2007 11:25 pm ET

When they were in office, the Clintons were hounded by the Republicans and the media to the point that one cannot imagine what would be left to expose. Furthermore, anyone not planning to vote for Senator Obama would welcome an endorsement by Karl Rove. With Rove's sordid reputation, it would be more like a "kiss of death."

Liberal Chic   November 16th, 2007 11:27 pm ET

frank tulsa ok :

Heh, heh. You are funny. Maybe you can get together with Laura (Tulsa) sometime and lighten her up. She's a real stick in the mud.

Steve, New Orleans, LA   November 16th, 2007 11:40 pm ET

Hmmm. KKKarl Rove has repeatedly said that he wants Hillary to win the nomination because she'd be so easy to beat in the general election. Yet, he wants to offer advice to Obama on how to beat Hillary? Right.

Perhaps Karl knows who'd be the easier candidate to beat and it isn't Hillary.

Gabriel, Lakewood, CO &n