January 11, 2008
Posted: January 11th, 2008 05:45 AM ET
Karl Rove had some tough words for Obama.
Karl Rove had some tough words for Obama.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Karl Rove is getting tough on Barack Obama.

The man behind President Bush's two successful presidential bids, who once offered advice to Obama on how he could defeat Hillary Clinton, is now taking direct aim at him - calling the Illinois senator "lazy" and "given to misstatements and exaggerations."

"Mr. Obama has failed to rise to leadership on a single major issue in the Senate," Rove writes in a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed. "In the Illinois legislature, he had a habit of ducking major issues, voting 'present' on bills important to many Democratic interest groups, like abortion-rights and gun-control advocates.

And in a rare move, Rove praises Clinton for her "humanizing" moments on the campaign trail, and calls Obama just "as calculating" as the New York Democrat.

"For someone who talks about a new, positive style of politics and pledges to be true to his word, Mr. Obama too often practices the old style of politics, saying one thing and doing another," he said.

The comments are the latest musings from the man often refereed to as "Bush's brain" on the Democratic race for the White House. In an "open letter" to Obama last month, Rove suggested he "Blow the whistle on Clinton when she tries to become a victim."

"Find a way to gently belittle her whenever she tries to use disagreements among Democrats as an excuse to complain about being picked on," he said then. "The toughest candidate in the field should not be able to complain when others disagree with her. This is not a coronation."

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Karl Rove


Duop Chak, Colorado   January 13th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Karl Rove was lonely in his residence looking for something to throw in the air-this is not enough but a declaration of your unknown feelings.

Hilda Gladys   January 12th, 2008 9:29 am ET

No one should listen to a man that put Bush in office. Look how far America has fallen!!

Al   January 12th, 2008 2:27 am ET

Karl Rove should be put in front of a fireing squad and SHOT:

READY...AIM...FIRE!!!!!!!!!!

VDRPhill   January 11th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Robert Bell, I think you are on to something. Maybe I'm too cynical....nah! I keep asking, "Why is Rove helping Obama? Why is Rove spanking Obama?" I think he wants Hillary to run too because she might be beaten by a Repub. Notice the name nobody mentions, the person who could really put a big hurt on the Repubs.: John Edwards. He's smart, he fights for the little folks like me, he's a good person, he's truthful, transparent–I have looked him in the eyes twice talking with him one-on-one and I feel like I know him. Edwards is real. If he gets screwed it will be like another Al Gore crucification. Dumb, dumb, dumb.

Todd Hovenden   January 11th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

The architect behind the most disastrous presidency in American history has something to say?

After he says it, can we shoot him?

This man along with President Bush should be hanged by the neck until dead. They are traitors.

Todd Hovenden
Cedar Rapids, IA

GaryO Virginia Beach   January 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Well, at least K C Seri and I can figure out what is going on.

Truthteller, Pensacola, FL   January 11th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Karl Rove is precisely what's WRONG with America. He is THE agent of divisiveness, smut, dirt, and everything foul. People who listen to and agree with him should be tired of harboring so much hate and evil in their hearts; which is what he does. He always acts like the ANTI-CHRIST!

Yash   January 11th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I would rather see a headline of "Rove and Cheney Indicted"

Anonymous   January 11th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Heidi,

Keep your friends close but your enemy closer...that's why most all country have spies

matt wong   January 11th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

The old style of politics. Obama doesn't look like Rove to me. Did the architect just proclaim himself as old? I would think so. Why is Rove still even breathing into papers or media. No lasting legacy that I can see. America despises him and the only good he ever did was inspire americans to realize that the old ways of government are just what they are. Old and corrupt. Were on a path for great change from the old and Rove could never build on that because thats one area he could not comprehend as a human being. Rove knows that he is as futile as his own death bed. Why he decided to take America down with him his beyond my comprehension. When is the last time Rove had lunch with Bush?

Jon   January 11th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

"Wake up Jon!!!!!! Cheating on your wife is a far cry from casuing a lot of innocent people to die!!!! No matter what, you will take up for Bush and what he's done. I guess you think Craig really does have a wide stance!!!!!!!!

As for research………..I can see clearly as to where we are today in the US and where we were at when Clinton was President!"

Wake up?? Oh, I see, you think the worst thing Clinton did was cheat on his wife. I think the worst thing he did was nothing, as in he did nothing. He rode an inflated economy driven by exagerated corporate earnings brought about by lax IRS & SEC auditing and enforcement, not to mention a .com boom that went bust just BEFORE he left office. He was in office when the recession started, not Bush. He did nothing when we were attacked throughout the 90's by terrorists. He did nothing to stop the spread of a multinational terrorism organization. He did nothing when Sudan offered bin Laden on a platter. Hey, why doesn't someone seriously ask Sandy Berger exactly what top secret memos he stole from the national archives, bet it was something that would have made Billy boy look awefully bad. But you know what, I don't agree with everything Bush has done. I wish he would have just told the truth why we were going into Iraq. I wish he would have just admitted he wanted to get the SOB that tried to assinate his dad. I wish he would have just said he wanted to stabilize the region to protect our oil supplies. I wish he would have told all the environmentalists to jump of a windmill and just drilled in Alaska and along the coast, that way maybe we could extricate ourselves from the middle east. Please, don't lecture me about waking up and spare us all the ideological drivel. You think that if the world just liked us things would all be better. I don't really care if the world likes us or not. You show me a president that cares more about the American image abroad than national security, and I'll show you a president that is leading us further down the rabbit hole.

Tikka   January 11th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I just want to remind the middle class, this is our opportunity standup for the real change of the new generation, so we don't have to safer, most of people they can work but the gevornment give them a choose to sit and get pay from our income I mine ( the middle class) pay check . I'm the frist time regester voiter I'm looking forword to voit lower the wolfer so we all move forword .Please Hilry don't propose wolfar think again.

Dream team,
From mississipi.

Buddy Schow   January 11th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Karl Rove should be embarassed to describe any of the current possible nominees as lazy. Afterall, he helped to elect the most mentally lazy, least accomplished, most despised (both in the U.S. and around the world), dumbest, most narrow-minded, self-righteous Presidents (and I use that term loosely) in the past 100 years. When you take into account that GWB also benefitted from Affirmative Action, Karl Rove really out-did himself. The only difference was that Georgy Boy received preferential treatment due to being from what's called the Good Old (Rich) White Boy Network. If anyone doesn't believe that statement and you come from an average income family and make average grades (like Georgy Boy), just try getting into Yale and see how far you get. If that isn't a form of Affirmative Action I don't know what else it could be called. One more thing. Georgy Boy has shown on more than one occasion that he is against Affirmative Action.

Bailey   January 11th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

How many of these posts do you think are propaganda? How many "insights" from the every day guy, are convenient at knocking particular candidates in a venue that is not questioned? How powerful would it be to insert horribly inaccurate and "below the belt" comments in and subtly affect people's point of view? (Think of the movie Music Man: the town hall scene where he called out his needs, as if he were part of the townspeople). If I were Karl Rove, and bent on controlling people, this is how I would do it. Say something, anything, just to get people talking. Then, I would join in, anonomously, or say as EE, and say every implied fear or prejudice I could and slander the lot of them. You hear the same lie enough times, and it becomes substantiated.

Leave it alone, people. And think for yourselves. You cannot afford to have these people thinking for you anymore. We're too close to living in a very very unpleasant place.

Z, St. Louis   January 11th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Rove is an intellectually lazy gas bag.Those around him try to play him
up as some sort of "genius". And compared to some of those that were around
him in the White House,he was. But he is not a "Genius" at all.He's clever and
cunning at most. Often the White House people were in awe of Rove's reading.
And used that as some sort of example of his brilliance that he read books
on Philosophy,Politicial Theory and Leadership.If he really were an
intellectual in any real way, he would realize the world is full of people that don't
live by the narrow and limited philosophy that he filters every decision through.
His world to a major hit when suddenly he was vulnerable in a way that he had to
use a pragmatism and Relativism as part of the defense to hold back being
questioned by Congress, mainly because those ideas don't exist in the Karl Rove
philosophical decision filter. The Neo-Conesrvative people hate Pragmatism and
Relativism, yet ironicly they are very much Pragmatic and Relatavisitic. Black and White descisions come from them, but don't apply to them. And that is Karl Rove
in a nutshell. He may be a prolific reader, but he doesn't "get it" that those works
may stand up on their own as relevant, and not just for use as a lesson to create a defense/offense of his own way of thinking.Apparently he hasn't learned a thing
from all of his reading..

Ruth   January 11th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

He should be ashamed of himself for saying anything. He is a criminal like his former boss. He sould be doing a little time. Instead he got immunity.

Heidi   January 11th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Amazing how "smart" it was for Obama to talk with Rove in the first place... Hillary must have been correct to accuse the other democrats from playing out of the Republican play book...[in early debate in 2007].

Paul F. Taylor   January 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

IDIOT!!!!!!

Honestly   January 11th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Obama is so vastly superior to Clinton that it will take Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Carl Rove, and Satan himself to stop him. But we can't blame Rove for repeating Clinton's talking points, can we?

Don't think Obama has experience.? Look at his record yourself instead of listening to his OPPONENTS.

Don't think Obama has detailed brilliant solutions to every problem facing this nation? Go to his web site and read and listen to what he has to say.

If you listen to Satan (Rove, Clinton) are you likely to get the good information you need to make a good choice?

Brian Soe   January 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Being a citizen of an undemocratic despotic state called Burma ruled by
a tyrant, it is exciting and eye opening to see the dynamic of US primaries.
It must be great to be an American who can find out and filter a leader
who understand the plight of the people, who will make the country prosper,
will deliver the real results and realistic changes for an average Joe's life.

However it is funny and sometimes annoying to observe that style and showmanship become more and more releavant in the warming up voting
exercises of the citizens of the world's greatest democracy.

If I were an American, I would vote for Hillary as I (personally) think she has
both substance and style, recently she showed her sincereity. Unfortunately,
I am not an American citizen, and worse, I never voted in my life.

I sincerely wished US citizens to enjoy fruits of freedom and democracy!

Diane   January 11th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

White is Black. That is what Rove says. Everything he said was a total lie that can be PROVED to be false, yet so many people eat it up. Anyone who agrees with Rove on this, especially Clinton supporters, defines ignorance. YOU are the reason that George Bush is our current president.

Courtney S.   January 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

This guy is slim and to use terms as "lazy" that are loaded and have been used in the past to describe black people in general. This election is getting heated and race is an underlining issue. Our subconsious minds says and use terms that we learn as children and stereotypes that are ingrainedin this culture. We in this country have very short memories. 1964 was 44 years ago...not to long ago and that is when Black's were granted the right to vote. Seen as equal individuals in the eyes of the constitution. 44 years ago and that didn't end, segeration or any of these issues.

Carl Rove is a product of that generation.... and is a slim bag in general.. But trust this is the first of many "loaded terms" that will be used the by the Clinton's & Republicans. This election will truly show us where we as a country are.

OBAMA '08!

Robert KARGBO   January 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Rose is seeing someone that he hasn't seen before. He is confused and day dreaming. He needs to find something better to do rather than waste his breathe and time. Nothing he says or do will change anything. Why should he bother?

Mary   January 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Rove is smart, even if a mortal enemy, and he is right on about Obama being lazy and totally political – I am from IL, I met the guy a few years ago when his aim was the state house and I was not impressed. An orator he is, a leader of the country he is not – I am a Demovrat who might vote Republican for the first time in 75 years if the candidate is Obama. He should come back in 15 years and try again .. also I have watched the way he denigrates Hillary any time they are together in his disdainful looks – check it out – he looks at her as if she were some kind of intruder on King Obama territory ... disgusting!

Sean McM   January 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Relief....finally the spotlight is on verifying Obama's claims and YES, his experience. Why has he been so averse to 'experience'? To deflect from his own of course....he reminds me of houses built on stilts in the sand and surf.....very, very nice, but very weak, vulnerable, and short lived.

His experiential foundation is sorely lacking. 89.4% of the time in the last quarter of 2007 he did not vote.....similar to his ducking his responsibilities in Illinois. His arrogance, however, not his skill compels him to walk into the most important job in the US.

Sorry Mr. Obama, there is Just too massive a gap between your promises and performance! No new promo for you....go back to the Senate and PERFORM please!

Michael Best   January 11th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I haven't read all these comments, but I'm sure this has been said but I gotta throw in my 2 cents. Rove and The Right are afraid of Obama. Plain and simple.

Jeno   January 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

This guy needs to see the light. We have to keep in mind that there are a lot of people who are envious of other people who are doing well for themselves... especially the ones that were not expected to do so well. So they attack them for no reason just to make themselves feel better. This behavior is natural for some.

Here is another thing he could have done to make himself feel better. Instead of attacking Obama, start congratulating. Then once you have done that, then go attack someone who isn't doing so well.... cough* bUsH* cough*... Oh wait... I forgot... Bush is his friend. :-(

OBAMA for AMERICA 2008!!!!

Tonia   January 11th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

For all of the criticizers that seems to have all of the answers concerning Obama,apparently he had something to offer as to why he's a threat to Billary. and the republicans.Everyone in the white house is lazy, act like school age children arguing back and forth when they can't have their way! Veto after Veto and for what to exercise authority or to truly care about what's best for the citizen of America, because we are NOT UNITED! The world is divided between the haves and the have nots so if one person (Obama) can understand the struggles of the working poor, which you guys call the middle class then give him a chance. For years this country has been ran by good and bad presidents and you gave them a chance. George Bush won twice! When you had the chance to dethrone him the American people chose not to. If you really want to know who voted for what in the Senate Look at politics at it's best! Two many scandals in the past administrations, so why not hope for a better way, thats all a person has is hope that one day everyone will get the same breaks in life and can work and not worry about the basic needs to survive . The whole system needs to be changed!

Mike Ft Collins , CO   January 11th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Rove hopes that Clinton is the democratic candidate since she would rally Republicans and Democrats who don't like her. The Republicans worst fear is running against Edwards or Obama.

Dave   January 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Obama stands a good chance of winning the general election. Hillary is old politics with all her "experience". At least with Obama, the people have a chance at a fresh start..

Terence   January 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I'm certainly not a fan of Rove's, but the Dems are making a huge mistake in dismissing him. GWB is the most unelectable candidate I've ever seen, and yet Rove managed to get him elected twice.

And I agree with Enuf Is Enuf – Rove wants Obama as the Dem candidate because he will be so easy to destroy in the general election.

Dudley Fernandez   January 11th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I have to agree with Rove, Obama has ducked voting on key issues. He has missed 166 votes (37.6%) including a vote on Gonzales and Mukasey

PW Va   January 11th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

TO: GINA CORDAY

If you're going to post something at the VERY LEAST get your facts straight!!! The name of the person whod used the Koran was Keith Ellison (D-MN) not Senator Obama who was already a member of Congress!!!

And for your further inforamtion (since it appears you didn't finish your most basic education) John Quincy Adams was administered the oath of office using a law volume instead of the Bible.

MarkH   January 11th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Consider the source folks. Consider the source....

With Obama a strong candidate to become the Dem party's nominee, the GOP is looking at any & all ways to (try to) improve their eventual candidate's chances at winning an election. Only chance they have is if Billary get's the nod...

Tim Valentine   January 11th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

What? It's Karl Rove. Why should anyone care what he has to say. He's affraid of the change that's coming to this country. The republicans have helped kill the American dream for many of its citizens, they have stolen enough from us. Let the party of and for the people begin to fix what the republicans and their foolish supporters destroyed.

One more thing. The word Liberal is not a bad word. It shows that you have an open mind unlike some of our republican friends. Perhaps the "conservatives" will elect someone like Mike Huckabee or a Ron Paul instead of the same Good Ole Boys.

Oscar, Rio Vista, CA   January 11th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Keith Olbermann got it right. Those remarks were as close as you can get to racism without coming right out and saying it.

Rove is a slimeball and needs to crawl back under his rock.

Walt, Belton, TX   January 11th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Somebody throw some dirt on him, he doesn't realize he's dead.

American in Japan   January 11th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Carl Rove is right. Rock Obama shouldn't be president. Hillary Clinton is the one. GO HILLARY! MORE POWER TO YOU!

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   January 11th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I dislike Rove, I REALLY dislike Rove, but what he said about Obama I recently heard said at a round table on PBS (not exactly a bastion of partisanship).

To my great surprise because I thought the was Mr. Popularity in the senate, they were saying that Obama was considered by his colleagues to be lazy, ill prepared and a tad arrogant. They cited various instances where he just coasted through committee meetings and was not prepared. One example given was that even though he has headed the Subcommittee on European Foreign Relations for quite a while now, he hasn't as of yet had one hearing. They opined that it was not smart to ignore Europe and NATO.

So, as much as I hate to agree on anything with Rove, it appears that at least on matter he is correct.

RuthieM   January 11th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I thought Karl Rove retired under a rock. He needs to go back under it and shut up. The way he conivingly orchestrated Bush's lie into the white house he should be in an orange suit behind bars right now. Who cares what he has to say about Obama, it just reveals his redneck bigotry.

Dirk Shyster   January 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Rove = Abu Gharib, Waterboarding, Foley, Ney, Cunningham, Ken Lay, The Iraq War, Rigged Elections, Lies, plunging world opinion of the U.S., and Bush at a public approval rating similar to Rove's original mentor Richard Nixon around August of 1974. How can we miss you if you won't go AWAY ?

Dee   January 11th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Wow, someone needs to put this old dog out of his misery. He can't hunt anymore.

His brain got our wonderful country in the mess we're in: war, economy is crappy, oil is high!!!

Why would people even print what he says??? Who cares???

Newspaper and news networks need to not print anything Rove comes up with.

He's disgusting.

David Hasslinger   January 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Karl Rove:

This pariah should be in Jail – But we allow this POS to continue to mouth off. This is the Same guy that Calls For Permanent War as a political tool to keep the republican party in power.. Be afraid.... very afraid

simply pond scum.

James   January 11th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

All you libs out there, LISTEN to Karl Rove! He knows what he is talking about. Just because he helped President Bush defeat your dullard (Gore) and your snob (Kerry), don't close your ears to his wisdom and skill. He is the smartest political operator in history, and if he hadn't been there for Bush in 2004 Lord only knows sort of moon-bat, nut-roll liberals Kerry would have put on the Supreme Court

Enuf Is Enuf   January 11th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

I disagree with a number of posts. Rove WANTS Obama, not Hillary. He is not bashing him but trying to get him focused on beating Hillary. Why? Because Obama wouldn't stand a chance in the NATIONAL election. As eloquent and fresh as he is, he's all talk, and his positions are all too liberal that he'll be wiped out. Rove's a smart political op and knows this.

WHY Republicans want Hillary ,and think they'll destroy her is beyond me. They have money and they have dirt that hasn't started to come out yet. I don't care how much of a witch (sic) she is, the Clintonistas are already counting electoral votes and are figuring out which states from 2004 they need to flip to Duhmocratic. They've been planning this for 8 years or more. It won't take but a couple of small ones, ie. Arkansas for starters. This IS the Clinton politcial machine, remember. Why even take the CHANCE that those two despicable people get back in the WH? As wonderful it would be to see her crash and burn in the general election, knock her out now with a lightweight like Obama, or risk a 50/50 chance of her actually winning. All it would take is one misstep by the Rep candidate and Hillary's in. If that doesn't give you the shivers, I don't know what else will ....

billyboy982   January 11th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Wow, talk about "shooting the messenger"!

Is there anything that Karl Rove said about Obama that isn't true?

Calling Rove "fat," a "criminal," a "Nazi" or whatever doesn't change the fact that Obama is indeed "lazy" and "given to misstatements and exaggerations."

I'm from Illinois. Frankly, I feel I was misled into voting for Obama to be my Senator considering that he has done NOTHING for my state (let alone the nation) in his mere 3 years in the Senate.

He spent his first 2 years in the Senate signing books, travelling to Africa, and attending political fundraisers, and is now spending his second 2 years running for President.

Those who voted for him deserved better, and I can say this much, I won't be fooled into voting for him again.

Travis Sugarland, Texas   January 11th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Rove is sharp. The man in tossing fuel is trying to add the democratic chaos. His statement will energize Obama supporters. His comments may throw Hillarea the Socialist off her game.

He is not trying to find a job. The man knows that Billy hates him and would never let him in a Hillarea administration. Rove and others are just getting ready to pile on the democratic nominee in a few months.

It will be beautiful.

Peter Damoah-Afari   January 11th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Obama, the Senator Killer (Mitt Rommey, 2008) is a powerful politician, and that it needs a strong Republican candidate to beat him. Obama is excellent campaigner and politician (MacCain, 2008). All thes comments from Republican candidates tell who Senator Obama is. Obama you are the best. Please do not mind Karl Roves.

Pete H.   January 11th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

As many have pointed out, Rove has no credibility on this...or much of anything for that matter. The Republicans are scared of Obama, as they have no one to counter his message or his ability to bring people together. While I will happily support either Clinton or Obama in the general, the Republicans have been chomping on the bit to take on Hillary, hence his "need" to offer up his appraisal. Please Mr. Rove, crawl back in your hole...

Peter Damoah-Afari   January 11th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

It seems to me Karl Roves does not have standards at all. Why is it that some people are shameless? He has virtually worked for all candidates (both democrats and republicans). Is he a politcal labourer???

KS, DC   January 11th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

You should all care what the idiot said. The man is a genius. If I’m guessing right, if Obama win the Democratic Party ticket, the next president of the United State will be from the Republican Party. It is all about strategy.

The man (Rove) and media are all in it to bring Clinton down and give Obama a clear sailing in the media. When Obama go head-to-head with Republican Party winner, you will see that Obama doesn’t stand a chance. Because he will be ill prepare and "lazy" and the Republicans will blast him on every “misstatements and exaggerations." Just look at history, there are MORE presidents from the Republican Party then Democratic Party. Strategy People! Not emotions!

Melissa, Tarpon Springs, Fl   January 11th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

If Rove has positive things to say about Hillary, then a thinking person must question the Diebold results in New Hampshire!
One might want to think about EVER voting for Hillary if Rove and Murdoch like her – very scary!

veronica   January 11th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Karl Rove still thinks he has relevancy. He doesn't.
I wish he'd go away, and take his stupid comments with him.

rovkrap   January 11th, 2008 11:44 am ET

The Republicans believe that they can beat Hillary easily, so this right wing facilitator is trying to help Hillary win the democratic nomination by criticising the candidate they fear most. He actually believes that democratic primary voters will be so stupid that they will not see through this ploy. However remember that he got the most unqualified candidate elected twice as president of the United States of America.

Kathie Williams   January 11th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Rove.....democratic advice.....smellls!

Rove smells!

Slink away.....slink!

Bree   January 11th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Lol, he shouldn't really be talking.

Ken McGill   January 11th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Who cares what this idiot has to say.

Mitchel   January 11th, 2008 11:05 am ET

"Rove praises Clinton..."
Enough said.
And guess who Rupert Murdoch's endorsing? A Republican, you think?
Nope, Hillary Clinton.

ottehey1   January 11th, 2008 11:01 am ET

What i have seen in the news paper so have Hillary Clinton win over Obama so here long.
But i believe that Hillary Clinton suit who President women in white house.
Hillary Clinton have write so good books about your life and marriged with Bill Clinton and his affairs.
And she stand on womens side.
So she come that been very difficult that beat in President choice.

Craig Finnegan   January 11th, 2008 10:57 am ET

There is no doubt in my mind that, if Obama gets elected, that photo of him NOT saluting the American flag while the other candidates did, is going to be the Dem's version of Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech. Obama is NOT a leader....he is deep-down a FOLLOWER who can only lead others further into the HOPE that his policies, based on his "peacemaking" abilities (nowhere to be seen toward his own Democratic rivals), won't keep getting us all into deeper trouble in a REALITY just as bad as the one under Bush's "leadership."

Carrie   January 11th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!!!

Boston guy   January 11th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Wake up Jon!!!!!! Cheating on your wife is a far cry from casuing a lot of innocent people to die!!!! No matter what, you will take up for Bush and what he's done. I guess you think Craig really does have a wide stance!!!!!!!!

As for research...........I can see clearly as to where we are today in the US and where we were at when Clinton was President!

Joe   January 11th, 2008 10:47 am ET

The more and more I read this article and find stories on Obama coming to the service I tend to agree with Karl Rove. The man, Obama, is politics as usual.
When will CNN give us the unbiased details?

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4113725&affil=kgo

Barb,   January 11th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Rove, does not care about Hillary. He just wants to stop Obama, what a flip flop, first he wanted, Obama to attack her to stop her when he thought she may win now, he is attacking Obama through using comments as if he is in support of her now that he thinks Obama may win. What a TRIP, a deceiver and a lier. We see what happen to the country when listening to him with Bush. What a sad, sad, time we live in where is the TRUTH.

Felix   January 11th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Karl who?

leonaserenity@aol.com   January 11th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Karl Rove is a white collar crook that got away with crime and protected by Pres Bush. I think that nothing he said matters. He is part of the adminstration that has gotten us in the messy we are in. He is a good Ole Boy.

Anvil Head   January 11th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Rove is simply doing what Rove and some before him have done best (thank God, literally, Attwatter found some peace): work both ends against the middle.

Propelling Obama on the one hand achieves what every good Republican wants, namely the dimunition of Hillary and most things Clinton (We'll keep the '90s market windfall, thank you.) Obama, despite residual bias in this country, is at the same time far more electable than the former first lady - perhaps even in a state such as South Carolina, if early polls are to be believed.

No disrespect to God-fearing people in S.C.

Hillary's marketability outside her core constituency is understood by everybody other than her core constituency. Whatever the machinations of Rove's heart (Shakespeare, or Francis Bacon, would love this), he is no dummy. A slightly-built, bouyant Obama scares the h- out of his portly soul, if Rove truly fears anything....

The prospect of a withered, weepy Clinton sharing cookie recipes on the presidential campaign trail? Bill may do most of the cooking these days, but Rove clearly likes his chances against a calculating Hillary, whose real condescension is understood by everybody other than Hillary.

sohail,,,,,Illinois   January 11th, 2008 10:36 am ET

The enemy of my enemy is my best friend........You all should look forward to a book coming out soon that is going to reveal all the truths about Obama ....and by the way that man does not represent the struggle and rise of proud african americans in this country......He is a muslim born of an immigrant from an african country.....African american folks know that fact about him.....

Themne   January 11th, 2008 10:28 am ET

As long as the major political and competing parties remain to be the Democratic and Republican, I can see no unifying force to bring this POWERFUL NATION to agree on one thing except being AMERICAN. Politicians come and go; and they all preach what they think can win them votes. In the end, they practice what their policy sponsors instruct them to do. Don't buy the flashy attention-getter phrases. There will always be the Congress to debate what is good for their party.

bruce patras   January 11th, 2008 10:16 am ET

i am trying to find a word lower than slime for this dude .

maybe his using the word lazy is his code word for the racists .
no matter .
barak has all his thoughts clearly spelled out in his pod casts and his web site .

on scores of issues . before you choose please consider to read what exactly the man wants to do . not what the spinn dizzies feed us .

after reading or hearing obama's own un filtered words 'you may not want to vote for barak or you may want too. you choose . at least you would be informed . i can only plead to you all VOTE .

and you would not be drawn in to some fake issue fight that only divides us ..

OUR HOUSE IS BURNING DOWN . who will save us ???

peace

Dan, Nebraska   January 11th, 2008 10:14 am ET

As republican, I think Rove's strategy will work. Demonize Obama, and get Hillary the nomination. Then take her down. Its easy pickings when a candidate starts out with a nearly 50% disapproval rating. However, facing Obama will be incredibly hard. He's already attracting the young and independents. So our only choice is to implement this strategy.

Maribeth   January 11th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Obama talks alot about change; change for the sake of change is BS. What documented change has he done in his adult work and political life? . yes, he speaks well and stir folks, young, black and white, but we need someone who can hit the ground running and not need on the job training. he does not do as well in the debates as he does when he has a teleprompter in front of him at speeches, he is not what he appears. so what if he has good advisers, look how well that turned out with George Bush; Cheney and Rumsfeld (Rice too) have done nothing to help but rather have hurt our country badly.
Personally, I believe that one of the members of the white supremist groups will target Obama for assassination if he is successful in his run for president. he and his family are already targets of such threats and have added security. that being said i hope he picks a good VP because that is who will end up running the country. Could Obama make a good president, maybe, but later, he is not ready.
Finally related to Iowa (where I live); caucus(I participated) and New Hampshire; primary. Folks may stand up with their neighbors and be counted for Obama but when they are alone in the booth i think that most white folks are not going to vote for a black man, the other primaries will either reflect that or not.
My background: I am white professional woman married to a black professional man for almost twenty years; we are in the upper income bracket.

Chris, Denver CO   January 11th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Karl Rove? Why isn't that guy in prison?

pwb   January 11th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Why in God's creation would someone even give this man the time of day to even state his oppinion...look where he got this country and look where he should be..."PRISON"

Tommy   January 11th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Karl who? Is that guy not locked up somewhere?

Doreen Augusta Maine   January 11th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Like anyone really cares what Karl Rove has to say about anything. I know he feels important because of his connection to Bush. But, talk to Bush not anyone else. Just go away.

muriella   January 11th, 2008 10:04 am ET

This is the first election in which I will vote, having just become a citizen.

I am jazzed at the political process in place, great, democracy works. Where else in the world could a black man, a woman, a Latino, gentlemen in their 7th decade, developing country haters, lovers of aggression...where else could all of these categories of citizens aspire to the highest office, and be given an ear as well as importance.

I believe that the USA is a country where all is possible, and therein lies the challenge. All is possible sometimes is interpreted to mean constant diatribe about and with world leaders, the corruption existing in the world because of corrupt politicians, hypocrisy and negativity, compulsive complaining,all the while ignoring the mass of people in this world of 6 billion, people who despite and inspite of the negatives, terror, corruption, doublespeak, have to find work, food, feed their children, and take care of the planet.
We forget that all the while we are behaving in this way, there is a younger set who are seeing and modeling what they see, thus we are creating and sustaining the images of who we are and who we are being, and thus influence who the younger set is becoming.

We all look to the United States for leadership, but the leadership we get is basement-based. It seems to us that the United States set the tone of dominance, what they say is law and everyone has to agree or else. The United States lauds the constitution, yet has its people who despise anything foreign, especially if their color is not light. The United States, a great democracy internally, yet the behaviour of the leadership is totally not in sync with that.

I would like to ask that we begin to realize that this world is not the domain of one country, the United States, but the one country that could make a difference in the world is the United States.

Please regain your position of diplomacy, of collaboration, of valuing and appreciating cultures other than your own... It is no accident that almost all cultures can be found in the United States, that the United Nations is in the United States. Let us help reinforce the United in both the Nations and in the States.

I appreciate the conversations of Senator Obama and of Governor Huckabee...whatever they are guilty of in the past, they see the opportunity to bring this world back to reason, to high ground Let us focus on dialogue and debate in a supportive environment, for, I have noted that since we have focus on THE WAR ON TERROR, we seem to have what we focused on – lots of war, not only military interventions, but war on poverty (more poverty), war on drugs (more drugs), war on illegal entries (more illegal entries), war on obesity (more obesity), war on culture (more quarrels, more unappreciation of others) etc...

Can we stop waging war? and start waging or inviting something else – peace, for a start.
Hmmmm, I wonder what would that look like I wonder what would that look like? In 2020, and with 2020?

http://muriella.wordpress.com

muriella   January 11th, 2008 10:03 am ET

This is the first election in which I will vote, having just become a citizen.

I am jazzed at the political process in place, great, democracy works. Where else in the world could a black man, a woman, a Latino, gentlemen in their 7th decade, developing country haters, lovers of aggression...where else could all of these categories of citizens aspire to the highest office, and be given an ear as well as importance.

I believe that the USA is a country where all is possible, and therein lies the challenge. All is possible sometimes is interpreted to mean constant diatribe about : world leaders, the corruption existing in the world because of corrupt politicians, hypocrisy and negativity, a patent inability to disagree with harmony, compulsive complaining,all the while ignoring the mass of people in this world of 6billion, people who despite and inspite of the negatives, terror, corruption, doublespeak, have to find work, food, feed their children, and take care of the planet.

We all look to the United States for leadership, but the leadership we get is basement-based. It seems to us that the United States set the tone of dominance, what they say is law and everyone has to agree or else. The United States lauds the constitution, yet has its people who despise anything foreign, especially if their color is not light. The United States, a great democracy internally, yet the behaviour of the leadership is totally not in sync with that.

We forget that all the while we are behaving in this way, there is a younger set who are seeing and modeling what they see, thus we are creating and sustaining the images of who we are and who we are being, and thus we are unwittingly, unconsciously, unknowingly influencing who the younger set is becoming.

I would like to ask that we begin to realize that this world is not the domain of one country, the United States, but the one country that could make a difference in the world is the United States.

Please regain your position of diplomacy, of collaboration, of valuing and appreciating cultures other than your own... It is no accident that almost all cultures can be found in the United States, that the United Nations is in the United States. Let us help reinforce the United in both the Nations and in the States.

I appreciate the conversations of Senator Obama and of Governor Huckabee...whatever they are guilty of in the past, they see the opportunity to bring this world back to reason, to high ground. Let us focus on dialogue and debate in a supportive environment, for, I have noted that since we have focus on THE WAR ON TERROR, we seem to have what we focused on – lots of war, not only military interventions, but war on poverty (more poverty), war on drugs (more drugs), war on illegal entries (more illegal entries), war on obesity (more obesity), war on culture (more quarrels, more unappreciation of others) etc...

Can we stop waging war? and start waging or inviting something else – peace, for a start.
I wonder what would that look like? In 2020, and with 2020?

mg, new york

DENVER, CO   January 11th, 2008 10:02 am ET

This is a plus for Obama. Didn't Hillary actually state that it was a positive to be attacked by the right-wing? I think this only confirms that Obama is the repubs worst nightmare and the strongest democratic candidate.

Emily   January 11th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Aww . . . poor Karl Rove! He needs attention so badly that he's now favoring Hillary?

Obama '08!!!

Mark J   January 11th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Karl Rove uses the lowest attacks possible against all Democrats. He is a vile human being but unfortunately, his garbage works on most Americans. Are the majority of Americans stupid or are they just gullible? Either way, this country is in serious trouble listening to anything Karl Rove has to say. Rove changed my mind about the Republican party. They are a bunch of out of control spend now, pay later junkies. They use Rove to cover up their bad check writing habits by unleashing him on the general populace. Use enough vicious attacks and your money spending habits are forgotten while your victim runs for cover from the rabid dog.

Murray   January 11th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Rove, please find a way out of the mess you and the gang have created for this loving nation... First throw the shots at yourself for been so narrow minded!

BugsBunny, Alcatwaz Island   January 11th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Why are we still reporting on Porky Pig???

Th-Th-Th-That's All Folks!

Ohionews   January 11th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Karl Rove has a lot of nerve. The lack of leadership during George W's governorship and campaign and total incompetence for the last 7 years gives him
no credibility. He and Bush are a disgrace!

God Bless America   January 11th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Although Karl Rove never graduates from college, he is a great strategist. By the way, didn’t both Bush and Rove predicted Hilary’s nomination and the Republican triumph in the general election? How soon we forget? Watch!

Chip Pudims   January 11th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Finally someone has come out to expose Barack Obama. Up untill now he has been "hands off", particularly by the mass media, who seems mesmerized by him and is all but ready to coronate him. Having good looks, being personable and being promoted by Oprah are NOT qualifications for the Presidency of the U.S. Additionally, he is running on one and only one issue "change", though he has not offered one substantiative program that would enfact change in DC! Realistically changing politics in DC cannot be done from the top up. It can work from the bottom in local and regional elections.
Every time I have heard Obama open his mouth on an issue, he has managed to put his foot in place, especially when it comes to foreign policy. Let's face it, he has no experience! In a beauty contest he would definetly be the front runner, but the American Presidential election is not the Miss America Pageant.

Jon   January 11th, 2008 9:42 am ET

I'm confused, I hear a lot of you saying things like "Rove needs to take responsibility for his part in our current state of affairs." I'm curious as to what that means. I'm assuming that all but about 4.6% of you have jobs. You all have a roof over your heads (unless you were one of the idiots that bought a house you couldn't afford using an ARM, don't blame Rove for that). Oh, you mean how the world "hates" the U.S. I think you all need to pull your heads out of the sand and realize that the people that really hate us, the ones that aren't just just spewing the same trash they read in places like this, hated us long before Rove and Bush. They were blowing up Americans left and right in the 90's (USS Cole, the embassy bombings, 1st World Trade Center bombings, Somalia) under Clinton's watch. If you want to talk about Bush being to "lazy" to stop 911, wasn't it Clinton who was to lazy to detain bin Laden when he was offered up on more than one occasion, too worried what the world might think (we won't even talk about the lies, corruption, and deception that came out of that admin.... hello Sandy Berger). I'm sure the next batch of comments will grip about bringing up Bill Clinton again, but last time I checked, there was another Clinton on the ballot. Yeah, that's real change! Grow up.

Ann   January 11th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Anyone that uses "fairytale" in their blog about Obama has watched Bill Clinton's rant too many times. You need to go back and check the facts, and realize that what Bill Clinton said was false.

Andrew S   January 11th, 2008 9:32 am ET

This people is what you call backing the obvious looser to go up against the GOP candidates which stand a better chance to be going up against someone like Clinton instead of Obama....Thank you ...DUHHHH

Augustin   January 11th, 2008 9:30 am ET

Mr. Rove is absolute right eventhough I support Obama.

Ozzy   January 11th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Ok, I don't know much about politics, since I'm only 16, but I think Obama is the best candidate out there!
He could do Way better than Bush ever has!!

Annie   January 11th, 2008 9:27 am ET

Karl Rove is a free agent right now, so that means that he is up for the highest bidder. Hillary should come out and denounce anything that Karl Rove says, or maybe it is true that the Clinton Machine will stop at nothing to win, including recruiting Karl Rove to do their dirty work.

Boston guy   January 11th, 2008 9:27 am ET

This guy should be in prison but thanks to the so called "Christian" conservitives he is free along with all of the other Bush admistration.

Let's see here, Clinton cheated on Hillary and got caught. The Christians wanted to hang him. America was debt free.

Bush, started a war with a country on lies to the American people, as noted Iraq had nothing to do with 911. Thousands of American troops are killed and hundreds of thousands of innocent people are killed there. We are hated more than ever. America is more in debt than ever before. Programs for the Kids and Elderly are taken away. Gas prices are higher than ever. Mr Rove was suppose to be Bush's brain??? Oh yeah, where are the Christians and Republican youth? Are they lining up to fight the war? NO!!!!

Omar Norfolk VA   January 11th, 2008 9:27 am ET

This is coming from a man that divisiveness was a huge part in absolutely getting the GOP destroyed in the 2006 elections. LOL!

Shamus Goldensteinbergbaum   January 11th, 2008 9:25 am ET

Being an incredible artist with an impeccable and incredible reputation, I can appreciate an amazing political mind like Mr. Rove. We are actually quite similiar, attractive older gentelmen at the forefront of our chosen professions. Moving on, He has the uncanny ability to humanize politics and make it more about the people. Over the last 8 years, he has changed the world of politics for the better. I just wanted Mr. Rove to know that all the people of the glorious world of art and high society are firmly behind him, and Mr. Obama would be fool not to change his campaign as soon as possible. A prophet has spoken, preach on Mr. Rove

Omar Norfolk VA   January 11th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Hey Karl, yawwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Who cares what you say, you incompetent Bush baby.

Tall Texan 1942   January 11th, 2008 9:22 am ET

Enough of the negativity, enough of the back shooting, I love Bush as a gentlemen but his politics/judgment and those of which whom he surrounds himself with have left a majority of Texans and Americans with buyers remorse. Not everyone with a historic political name should be president “Bush”, “Clinton” this year I’m voting for my 1st democrat.

Robert, New Yok, NY   January 11th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Hillary's tactics have looked very much like they were crafted by Rove...for instance, her surrogate, Andrew Cuomo siad Barack Obama couldn't "shuck and jive" his way to a win in New Hampshire...shameful race-baiting...this is on top of Bob Kerrey's pandering to religious bigotry and Bill Shaheen's drug-dealer intimations...Hillary and her camp are becoming more disgusting every day...and it looks like she has a new ally in Rove...maybe he is the Dick Morris of the GOP?

Realtor in Orlando   January 11th, 2008 9:15 am ET

This is just more evidence that the Republicans are scared to death of Obama and his positive "Yes, we can." message and the momentum he is building. Rove and company are like the playground bully. They cannot win fair and square and resort to cheating, lying and smearing.

Realtor in Orlando   January 11th, 2008 9:12 am ET

This is just more evidence that the Republicans are scared to death of Obama and his positive "Yes, we can." message and the momentum he is building. Rove and company are like the playground bully. They cannot win fair and square and resort to cheating, lying and smearing.

D   January 11th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Karl does have a point though and sadly the truth about Obama will hurt him at the end.

MASS   January 11th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Obama ignores the words of this Sage to his own detriment.

D   January 11th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Karl does have a point though and sadly the truth about Obama will hurt him at the end.

Cindy   January 11th, 2008 9:11 am ET

For those who constantly point to Hillary's so-called "negatives", have you noticed that as Obama rises in the polls so does HIS negatives - now in the 40's as well. My point? Don't think the Republican Party will simply fold its tent and join hands with Democratic Presidential Nominee Obama.

Justin Tyme   January 11th, 2008 9:02 am ET

There are two types of people in this world – the type you pay close attention and listen to and the type you completely ignore, even if they are screaming.

This unfortunate fellow, Karl, falls into the latter category.

Just curious   January 11th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Does this help or hurt Obama?

jeff   January 11th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Karl needs to try to be less like gollum and more like frodo.

Ryan S in KC   January 11th, 2008 8:55 am ET

The man should be in Guantanamo, seriously.

Josh   January 11th, 2008 8:52 am ET

Please stay out of politics ROVE! YOU'RE DONE!!

ph   January 11th, 2008 8:52 am ET

I AGREE WITH ROVE ON THIS ONE.

K Cseri   January 11th, 2008 8:52 am ET

People, People! Have you not heard of "Reverse Psychology" ! He knows he is hated by the democrats so if he can get you to vote for the one the republicans can "eat alive" they've got it made. They are afraid of Hilary. She has already been through their ringer and back and is still standing. Obama is just a "kid" still " wet behind the ears" and an idealist full of good intensions and doesn't believe is dirty politics. I think that admirable but he will never survive the dirty republican tricks. They even eat their own for breakfast. Look what they did to McCain in 2000.!! Look what happened to Kerry for waiting too long to answer the Swift boaters. He doesn't have a chance unless he learns to get dirty too. What a terrible way to have to be for a country that is still the best in the world, but that is the truth.

terra   January 11th, 2008 8:51 am ET

Of course he attacks Obama and praises Clinton! Would anyone doubt that?

The Republicans want Hillary to win because approx. 40% of Americans said they will not vote for her under any circumstances. The Republican candidate is a shoe-in if Hillary is the Democrat's nominee.

BMW   January 11th, 2008 8:50 am ET

Is there really anyone who cannot see that Rove is acting in a racist manner? Calling Obama "lazy" is a blatant throwback to the old stereotype of blacks as all being lazy. In addition, he is a sexist, for he loves to see the little woman (Hillary) tear up, so he can later call her "too emotional", another stereotype that seems to apply to women and not men. We see through it Karl!

Tom, Boston Ma   January 11th, 2008 8:49 am ET

Let the tried and tested crooks line up, and the voters will know whom to vote for. Let their colors show as clearly as possible.

but then again, karl rove may be a step or two ahead of "good is bad and bad is good"... then bad is bad and good is good???

karl rove is hedging his bets, trying to figure out who would NOT put him in jail.... he's trying to help put that person in the WH. hmmmm... who has colluded with karl / bush / chaney for the crimes against humanity and the US people / constitution? once the washington insider is put back in power, nobody will be held accountable for their collective crimes.

let's sweep them all out of washington into the prison!!!!!! this is people's once in a life time opportunity!!!! correct the course of history, before it's too late!!!!!

keith Franklin, Tn   January 11th, 2008 8:47 am ET

This for Jake above....Karl Rove has done more damage to this country than anyone that I can remember. He is responsible for the partisan divisiveness that exists today.

I think that this is Karl's way of auditioning for a "hit-man" position with any Republican candidate who wants to crawl into the gutter to win.

Rove, Delay, Gingrich....all these men have done nothing to unite us as people.

Anyone and I mean anyone who doesn't think that Rove created chaos with his actions has their head stuck in the sand.

W hasn't had an original thought or suggestion since Rove left.

I have always voted for the "person"... not the party involved.....but Rove is one reason that I have decided to vote for a Democrat this time regardless.

vivian   January 11th, 2008 8:46 am ET

Carl Rove and like-minded Bush Republicans are terrified to the point of apoplexy that their well-laid plans to drawn and quarter Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president may be twarted. So he seeks to "refresh" the memories of his people by using stereotypical language to define for them who he wants them to believe Obama really is: Nothing more than a basketball pick-up game playing, trash talking, lazy "kid" who has the adacity to interfere with his plans. What a feat for Obama that he could, while playing basketball, talking trash, and being, well, just plain lazy, manager to editor the Harvard law review, become a community organizer, run for and be elected to a state legislative body, run for an become a U.S. Senator, and run for President of the United States of America. Who does Obama think he is anyway. What Adacity! What Hope!

ibo   January 11th, 2008 8:40 am ET

rove is just talk. he's playing to the media with the subtle racist remarks about Obama. What he really wants is for either Obama to win so he can come back and rev up the GOP evil tricks campaigns, or have Hillary win so that the GOP can capitalize on the strong feelings people have about Hillary. Either way, it's a ploy to rev up Republicans to be the anti-Dem vote, swing the independents their way, and win.

Rove's got enough baggage from the current adminstration. He's the past, not the future, which is the direction the country is going now. So ignore him.

AB   January 11th, 2008 8:38 am ET

The only people who will fall for this ridiculous attack are the same people who voted for Bush. This is an example of how they operate and try to manipulate politics. The truly disturbing thing is how desperately stupid so many people can be. One would hope (something Republicans apparently do not embrace) that Americans would realize how Rove and his followers have damaged the US domestically and internationally. It's time for a change in the way we do politics in the US. Let the school yard insults and behavior disappear. It's time for people to disagree without so much bitterness.

Mark   January 11th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Hmm, Rove is attacking Obama while praising Clinton. Rove knows that Obama is best chance this country has for unity between parties and independence and he's afraid. This is a clear is example of why this country needs Barack Obama.

Cheryl   January 11th, 2008 8:33 am ET

I do not like this idiot either, but he got Bush elected so, I think he knows a few things about strategy. Lets cut the bull here experience is what is going to stand up to this republican attack machine! HILLARY CLINTON is the person who has it ! People need to examine Obamas record to see that he was absent allot in the senate decisions etc. Please do not make this decision based on popularity from the media or Oprah! she knows nothing of politics. VOTE EXPERIENCE HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diane   January 11th, 2008 8:31 am ET

Karl Rove's not stupid, he's just a criminal. For the first time ever, I agree with him. I wouldn't let him date my sister, though.

EB Rideout, Georgia   January 11th, 2008 8:30 am ET

Every time I see this guy I think of a good old fashioned pig roast. Mmmmm.

Jeff   January 11th, 2008 8:29 am ET

Rove needs to shut the __ up. Anyone who listens to a word this manipulator has to say is a fool. His only objective is to undermine the Democratic party, and he is just using Republican talking points that have already been in circulation, probably initiated by him.

Obama Supporter   January 11th, 2008 8:28 am ET

Despite what is said Obama still stands out on this campaign. Go Obama Go
As for Mr. Rove whatever you say will not change a thing

Jk   January 11th, 2008 8:21 am ET

He calls Obama "lazy" yet Bush has taken the most vacation out of any U.S. president in history.

O. Washington   January 11th, 2008 8:20 am ET

I am so sick of Karl Rove!! Why doesn't he just go away? He has no credibility and I don't value any opinion that he may have. If justice were truly served, he and many of the rest of the Bush administration would be in jail right now!!

Jon, Lantana, FL   January 11th, 2008 8:17 am ET

It goes back to the old saying about voting. If you dont vote in the elections you cant complain about who got voted in. Same goes for Obama, if you dont vote on something, or simply say present to avoid having to make a choice you have no right to persecute and/or make comments about someone elses decision. It is easy to say I would of voted this way or that, but when it comes down to it, you didnt. I don't like Karl Rove and I do really believe that he has been bad for our country. However, what he says is exactly true. This bubble people live in that simply standing for change and saying this and that will bring our country together is a "fairy tale". Obama will not bring repugs and dems together any better than any other candidate on either side will do. Thats reality, Dems and Reps have been at each others throat fundamentally for many many years and smooth talking and egotistic banter is not going to change that. Strip away the talk of change for Mr. Obama and see what his policies and plans are and you will see that the change is that he has no real experience in uniting, no foreign relations experience, no experience in balancing a budget, just over-hyped self-serving banter.

ji_john   January 11th, 2008 8:16 am ET

It seems that Mr. Rove doesn't know anything about Obama's state record where he was able to collaborate with both Democrats and Republicans to get an ethics bill passed, and to get mandatory videotaped interogations of murder suspects by police while experiencing opposition to the bill from Dems, Republicans, and state and local police departments throuighout the state. Obama is on numerous Senate committees, and has sponsored and co-sponsored bills since becoming a Senator in 2005. For Mr. Rove to characterize Senator Obama as lazy only goes to show that Republicans ARE worried that he will change most, if not all, of the Bush/Cheney and Republican agenda. Also, it shows that Rove is disregarding a distinguished record by using Swiftboat tactics. Neither Obama, or the Democratic field fro that matter, needs your advice how to run a campaign. Advice coming from Rove only tends to divide Democrats in order for them to be conquered in November. MR. ROVE, KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF.

Read This   January 11th, 2008 8:14 am ET

This confirms what we suspected: the GOP wants to face Clinton in the general election, not Sen. Obama. They realize they have the best chance of defeating Clinton, who is much more polarizing a candidate than Obama. Look for more attacks in the coming weeks from the usual GOP attack dogs like Rove, especially while Obama is on top of the primaries.

If you don't want another Republican in the White House you'll be smart and vote for Obama, the candidate with the best chance of defeating the GOP.

Dave Cawdell   January 11th, 2008 8:14 am ET

Karl Rove has made me more confident of my support of Obama & opposition to that unprincipled woman.

Kanmi Iyanda. Dublin, Ireland   January 11th, 2008 8:13 am ET

Oh well....

Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy Election 08, the Rover appears at the most opportunistic moment, determined to derail and cause confusion amongst the Democrats.

Lets' remember that is nothing but a continuum of the strategy of attacking HC repeatedly, in the hope that the Democrats will nominate her. The thinking being that as long as the Republicans got their act together, then HC is definitely beatable in a presidential election. That policy has not worked, so now he is concentrating on Obama and in the process (like some people who share his political beliefs) has descended to using borderline offensive phrases, to sublimally speak to centrist America. Words and phrases like "lazy," "given to misstatements and exaggerations" and "saying one thing and doing another" are all designed to take us back to the 50s.......

In the end, what we are seeing is a man who has lost touch with the American on the ground. He and his cohorts mistakenly believe that he is still relevant (I don't blame them really....) and basically, if you could fool a country twice, I guess you are entitled to believing you can do it again!

lcb   January 11th, 2008 8:13 am ET

Voters need to look at the issues. Don't allow yourselves to be manipulated by polls and the media. That is how we find ourselves in this mess. Do your research, ask the tough questions, and then vote! Getting angry does not accomplish anything, voting does.

Steve, PA, says, " I just don't see how Obama is JFK or MLK-like.", I don't either. To me this is an insult. These men were accomplished humanitarians and politicians, they didn't just stand for "change" they did something about it; everyday of their life's!

lcb   January 11th, 2008 8:12 am ET

Voters need to look at the issues. Don't allow yourselves to be manipulated by polls and the media. That is how we find ourselves in this mess. Do you research, ask the tough questions to the candidates, and vote! Getting angry does not accomplish anything, voting does.

Steve, PA, says, " I just don't see how Obama is JFK or MLK-like.", I don't either. To me this is an insult. These men were accomplished humanitarians and politicians, they didn't just stand for "change" they did something about it; everyday of their life's!

Mike   January 11th, 2008 8:11 am ET

I do not understand how now, after obama has proven that he is a threat, republicans and his competition want to try to prove his incompentancy. If they had a problem with him running and actual facts about obama the would have stopped his campaign along time ago. There have been attack after attack on Obama and he refuses to resort to the slander of his competition. H. Clinton wins in N.H he congratulates her, but when he won in Iowa he was criticized, like the people made the wrong decision. The people decide. America likes him because he is personable he relates to the people. He doesnt gloat about what he has done. He tells what he is going to do.

rlkidd   January 11th, 2008 8:11 am ET

Karl who?

josh   January 11th, 2008 8:06 am ET

karl rove who? who gives a crap what karl rove does nowadays? he was a pile of poop then, especially given his moniker in the white house of 'turd blossom'. but especially now that he's your random fat old white guy...who gives a flying fart what he thinks, or who he thinks it about?!

this is a highly irresponsible piece of trashy tabloid reporting by CNN....shame on you ladies and gents, shame!

zoo   January 11th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Of course Rove feels it necessary to attack Obama. He and every other bigwig Republican want and need a Hillary win because she is most vulnerable to the right ring demolition derby that will come during the general election. They play dirty and she offers far more ammunition- I'm sure they're chopping at the bit!

Ian   January 11th, 2008 8:05 am ET

I recently saw on CNN footage showing the horrible condition in which Barack Obama's grandmother lives in Kenya. It showed her living in a small shack with a broken radio – not even a TV. It baffles me how a man like Obama can treat his poor grandmother is such horrible and appaaling manner and then spend millions of dollars on his campaigns? If her treats his grandmother is this shoddy manner, how can the American voters expect to trust him to treat them any better?

Wry Catcher   January 11th, 2008 8:04 am ET

Why would anyone care what Karl Rove says? His every remark is calculated to fulfill a current political ambition – without regard to the consequences to our people or our nation.

wow   January 11th, 2008 8:02 am ET

Clintons still had enough money to pay him off eh??

Paul   January 11th, 2008 8:01 am ET

I don't think I would come from under my rock too soon Mr. Rove. You are a politician....that along speaks volume, but when you combine that with whom you associate with (The Bush Family). This is so typical, it's boring.

Attacks by the Establishment   January 11th, 2008 8:01 am ET

You can alwaysliberals get really scared of someone on the political scene who might be appealing to the majority of Americans because of their desire to return our Country to the ways of the original Constitution and thus abide by the decisions of our Founding Fathers.

You can tell when the establishment media and the neo-cons or I don't see anything that is not true in what little I have read from the publications sited by the media and The New Republic (out to get the man for sure). I do see that Congressman Paul believes in free speech (for those in the media and the neo-cons and liberals that would be the First Amendment to the Constitution) and thus whether he was aware of these articles or not allowed people to have their say.

Now, I have to wonder why the media and the threatened political establishment do not go after all publications that allow Freedom of Speech? This is why most people (like those in the focus group last night) believe Rep. Paul, like anyone else, had a right to be included in the debates and has a right to express his views to the people.

The media and the establishment have clearly shown to the majority of Americans how biased they really are and just how Socialists we have become in this Country.

After all, the media and the politicians in power are the ones screwing up this country. If Congressman Paul is a nobody as they would have us believe then why are they so scared of him?

John Karsten, Virginia Beach, VA   January 11th, 2008 8:00 am ET

Jake, you are one crazy right wing nut job. So, according to you, I am some dumn cow because I do not aggree with you? That is what is wrong with the 2 party system, if you are not with us, you therefore must be against us, is that you caveman thinking JAKE. Just like your current POTUS. He does not stand for what I do.

You think we can sve the world, then go head and join the Military and knock yourself out, bubba. Just like the rich in this country, send off the poor to fight your war.......whatever man.

John, Toledo, OH   January 11th, 2008 8:00 am ET

Is there anyone still listening to Rove? He's a dark footnoot in the history of American politics. Nothing more.

Paul   January 11th, 2008 7:58 am ET

Karl Rove ? did he not do something illegal ? ha .... who remembers, right ?
In any case, it seems that republicans are panicking as they see the danger in Obama. Shame on you Mr. Rove for your negative and probably untrue comments trying to stir up dirt on President to be Obama.

Steven S   January 11th, 2008 7:56 am ET

Insignificant!

PSK Lakeside, AZ   January 11th, 2008 7:54 am ET

I agree with Mary- this man should have absolutely NO MEDIA personnel near him, ever. Nothing he says should be printed, taped, shown or written about. He is a disgusting maggot that should stay buried in the filth he created. I have a visceral reaction just hearing or seeing his name- CNN, do us all a favor & please do not print another word about this evil person- unless it's his obit.

Rod   January 11th, 2008 7:51 am ET

Rove and his Republicans friends are in a "pickle." They have proved themselves very good with their shenanigans in the past. They were able to keep good old Joe Lieberman in office, even after he was defeated in the Democratic Primary for his senate seat. They wouldn't vote for their Republican candidate because they knew he would be defeated. Now, they don't know which way to go. Regardless of whether they want to run against Obama or Clinton, their "goose is cooked" or, at least, I hope so. I noticed in yesterday's Atlanta Journal Constitution that more than 150,000 Iraqis have been killed since Bush launched is ill advised and unnecessary war. He was in Israel yesterday and acted like he was a compassionate person with regards to what happened during the holocaust – he even shed a few tears. This man is the biggest hypocrite in the World. Hopefully, Americans won't be fooled in November with the people who think that we should continue the course in Iraq. Go Obama! Go Clinton. Turn the bums out and run them back into the holes that they dug themselves out of.

Bob, Florida - RFO   January 11th, 2008 7:50 am ET

Hmm?? "...I have found my voice.", kind of funny that it sounds like the voice of Karel Rove!

Who stands the most to lose if We the People of the United States of the United States of America take back our country???

Do not fall prey to the political steam rollers it is an insult to our intelligence, integrity and ethics that we stand for!

I hope that the oversight position that Bloomberg has taken up keeps all sides honest and in the spirt of America!

Yes We Can!

Vote Obama '08

I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now I see!

Mr. Experience   January 11th, 2008 7:48 am ET

Rove may have a lot of skeletons in his own closet but he makes a good point and he is not exactly an idiot.

Rob, Shrewsbury, MA   January 11th, 2008 7:47 am ET

Hey, all you bandwagon Rove haters: First of all, you don't know anything about the man other than what you've been spoon-fed by the Democrat media. Each of you could divide your IQ's into his and come up with whole integers. Secondly, it's like Mike Huckabee said in the debate last night: If you're catching flak, you must be over the target.

Frank   January 11th, 2008 7:45 am ET

What a shock!!!!

I didn't know that the prince of darkness Karl Rove could be in sunlight!

d eberhart   January 11th, 2008 7:43 am ET

A MAN(such and Rove) so obviously out of shape and aged beyond his years to call someone else lazy seems ludicrous. His only intent is to see that the most beatable candidate gets the Democratic nominations.

DAH   January 11th, 2008 7:41 am ET

Karl Rove is one of the smartest political aides ever..... He is fully aware that the Republican party has no chance of winning if Sen. Obama is the Democratic Presidential nominee.... He knows Sen. Clinton is polarizing and if she gets the Democratic Presidential nominee the Republican party has a good chance at retaining the Executive Branch... Rove continues to support the politics Sen. Obama is trying to avoid.... Rove gives no hope or change to this nation (either does Hillary)... GO OBAMA 2008

justm2   January 11th, 2008 7:40 am ET

wow! one more chance to see if CNN deletes, or should I say "moderates" me. The bottom line here folks, and you DO get it.... Carl Rove is the very thing we're fighting against to take back our country from these criminals. Carl Rove... who cares!

Mr. Experience   January 11th, 2008 7:37 am ET

Let's wait another eight years and give Obama a chance to come up to speed on the most important job in the free World. Otherwise almost anyone is about as ready for the job as he is now.

AJP Richardson, TX   January 11th, 2008 7:35 am ET

Coming from Karl Rove, this means nothing. The man is absolutely worthless, just like the Bush Administration.

a small voice from Europe   January 11th, 2008 7:34 am ET

So many of you say that Sen. Obama is a unifying figure and that he will work across partylines; are you convinced that the Republicans will let themselves be unified by anyone?? I, for one, am afraid that they will eat him alife or worse... Maybe the fairytale label is not so farfetched???

This said I don't think what Rove writes or says, is of importance, he had a big hand in making politics, and Democracy, for that matter, in the US deteriorate. Therefore, he has no credibility in a democratic process.

Ryan   January 11th, 2008 7:30 am ET

I wonder about this. Does Karl really fear Obama so much as to meddle in the Democratic primary? I mean, if he really thought that about Obama, if there was really more dirt on Obama, he'd keep it to himself until the general election when it would be too late and the other option would be a Republican, not Clinton. Did the Clintons put him (and Fox's NewsCorp-owned Wall Streeet Journal) up to this to aviod trashing Obama and losing any hopes of getting the black and independent vote in November? They've been awfully friendly with Rupert Murdoch... In the end, though, nothing says change from the Bush administration like getting trashed by the slimeball Karl Rove.

Oh, and Obama took the lead on ethics reform. But I guess ethics aren't something Karl Rove ever payed any attention to.

Jason Grandeo   January 11th, 2008 7:27 am ET

I think you have a little typo in your report. Did you mean referred to as "Bush's brain" and not refereed?

shakti   January 11th, 2008 7:26 am ET

Why the Wall street journal allows Rove to write a column slamming Democrats. He will get exposed as a lier when the book by Scott McCellan is published in April. Frank Fitzpatrick the special prosecutor failed to do his job and indict Rove on perjury charges. He also managed to rig the poling in 2004 in the state of Ohio that allowed to Bush to win.

John Indinapolis   January 11th, 2008 7:21 am ET

This is a sly trick on Roves part. He's doing what he can to get Hillary the democratic nomination, knowing full well, there is no way she could be elected.
The midwest would destroy any chances of that.
Hillary is NOT electable.
He's sly.

Beans   January 11th, 2008 7:16 am ET

Mr. Rove,

You helped get Bush elected. Who even cares about your opinions or your advice? You're history, and you continue to keep trying to make yourself not history. Since Obama didn't listen to you, now you're lashing out at him. Go retire–rest in peace. No one wants to hear what you think or feel. :P

LISA   January 11th, 2008 7:15 am ET

I am so sick of the present vote thing. Sen. Obama explains every one on his website. Look under fact check on the site.

Illinois allows for these present votes for a reason.

Bush/clinton/bush/clinton, no way!!!!!!!

Cyrille   January 11th, 2008 7:13 am ET

THE OLD SAME WAY OF PLAYING GAMES!!!

Think you Mr. Rove now i am fully convinced to vote for OBAMA.
I watch your game Sir....but it won´t succeed this time!! the Republican Party has just made me know they are afraid of OBAMA´s nomination.Obama will win the nomination and He is the future President of the U.S.

Do you truly think u and ur establishment can fool people all the time? u helped Bush to steal the election with the support of the Secretary of state of Florida who surprisingly was the co-chairman of the Vote Committee. U and the medias criticized Sen Kerry until questionning his Integrity,a man who has the Congress medal of Honour for his Service in Vietnam;the same thing with the georgia secratry of state,a man who lost both legs in the Vietnam war.

This time the american people won´t believe to your lies.Please take this time to prepare for retirement.

We are mature to know who we are going to vote.

Tell the Establishment that we are coming. U won´t withstand the wind of change blowing over this country.

U have the blood of young american soldiers on your hands.

E-Cam157   January 11th, 2008 7:10 am ET

I may be only British but even I can see Rove is full of rubbish. Obama is a strong candidate now and therefore a threat.

P.S. I like some of your comments, they reflect by politics class views on the subject over in the UK.

AJ; Montpelier, VT   January 11th, 2008 7:09 am ET

Karl Rove is a disgrace.
However he states: "Mr. Obama has failed to rise to leadership on a single major issue in the Senate, In the Illinois legislature, he had a habit of ducking major issues, voting 'present' on bills important to many Democratic interest groups, like abortion-rights and gun-control advocates."

These are not false statements. Obama's record in the US Senate is just as spotty. While Obama criticizes Senator Clinton for her Iran vote, he didn’t even bother to show up for the vote. Sen. Obama has made a habit of avoiding controversial votes in the senate. This is just as calculating as he accuses Senator Clinton of being

pv   January 11th, 2008 7:05 am ET

I'm sorry, why are you asking this piece of human trash anything?
When will he testify to Congress?
Why did he conspire to out Ms. Plame?
Why did he have Republican Attorney's fired?
Where are his e-mails that were to be saved?
He is a criminal.

Columbus   January 11th, 2008 6:59 am ET

Wow! What'n Next Mr. Rove, calling Senator Obama "shiftless"?

jake   January 11th, 2008 6:56 am ET

....... I'm embarassed for 99% of you who posted here. .. If you READ the LINK in the story to the FULL article by Karl Rove, you will see a calm, intelligent, outlook on the strategies of the Clinton's and Obama. Rove highlights some details an average person would miss in this game of chess.
BUT... you all rant on... the victims of the propaganda, brainwashed remnants of 100's of millions of calculated messages.
You're all like a bunch of cattle roaming around with a D stamped on your rear end. D for democrat.
Nothing is worse than having a big mouth and a small brain. Read all these messages and seeing democrat politicians refusing to debate on Fox, proves democrats aren't mature enough to united this country.
They also aren't fit to reach around the world or deal with China, Russia, North Korea, al queda.
The irony of it all is democrats wag their finger claiming Republicans can't use diplomacy worldwide, yet, democrats can't even use diplomacy or guts to deal with republicans in the United States.

Fifi DeVito   January 11th, 2008 6:45 am ET

Does anyone CARE what this lunitic says...why would the press give him the time of day? Carl...go to prison and find yourself a nice girl friend. And PLEASE take chaney and bush with you. All of you should be on trial for war crimes.

Axel, California   January 11th, 2008 6:43 am ET

374 days to go...

Dom   January 11th, 2008 6:42 am ET

Hahaha..pathetic is that the best shot they can throw at Obama?

They are just rooting for Hilary to get the nomination – it will be so easy to hit with any number of corruption scandals she was involved in

Dr. Brown   January 11th, 2008 6:41 am ET

I am also SO sick of the whole "Obama not putting his hand on his heart" thing. This was at a steak fry, for Pete's sake. If you look at the picture, almost no one is truly following protocol. Do you think that putting the hand over the heart is the measure of someone's patriotism? Or is it their service to this country? Is it Senator Obama's time as a community organizer, or fighting for workers? Is it his time spent devising plans that will change our country for the better?

STOP looking at the superficial when evaluating these candidates, and research the records for yourselves! It's not whether someone cries, or puts their hand over their heart. It's how they inspire people, and what their plans are to change the country for the better.

Cecilia   January 11th, 2008 6:40 am ET

I thought we saw the last of Rove – what a dissapointment ! Calling Obama lazy is as close to a racial slur as one can get. It is not surprising, I guess, to find the Republican smear machine is alive and well. Go away Mr. Rove. America has a chance for true leadership. Perhaps America will even be able to regain that which was lost during the last eight years

Anonymous   January 11th, 2008 6:37 am ET

This article in The Washington Post depresses me, but a lot of what Rove says is right. I just hope Clinton goes back to being a calculated robot and Obama actually takes the gloves off this time. Most people in the country don't want to be reminded of impeachment and White Water and last minute pardens. They don't want to be reminded of how divisive Bill was to most republicans in this country. Democrats need to be reminded that Hillary Clinton was THE MOST outspoken democratic senator to support Bush's invasion of Iraq up until she ran for president. Obama might have some weaknesses, but if I were running his campaign, I'd tell him that the time for survival mode is now. I'd tell him to Remind people that he didn't need to almost lose in order to find his voice. I'd tell him to Remind them that he's had his voice all along.

Dr. Brown   January 11th, 2008 6:35 am ET

You have got to be kidding me, anyone who buys this crock. The FACT is, often senators will take a stand by NOT voting on a bill, because someone attached a nasty little rider on the bill that no one in their right mind would vote for. This happens quite often. Someone will introduce a great bill, only to have a rider attached that will prevent anyone who agrees on the original issue from voting yes. This way the opposition party can "Kill Bill" without seeming like the bad guys. Both parties do it. So when you see that someone doesn't vote, it's not that they're lazy. What an idiotic assessment. Unfortunately, Rove and the people like him (including people that make a point of using Senator Obama's middle name Hussein) aren't as stupid as you might think. they are pompous and arrogant and are trying to manipulate the emotions of the American public to work the political machine. "Lazy", and "unpatriotic" are trigger words used to manipulate. Please don't fall for it, ladies and gentlemen. The fact is, there are VERY few lazy people in Congress or the Senate. These people are often sleep deprived and overworked (Bill Clinton talks about this in his latest book). Rove should stick to dancing....Oh wait, he's miserable there, too.

Car D in WV   January 11th, 2008 6:34 am ET

As presented in the context of the story, calling Obama "lazy" is a pretty incendiary term when used to describe someone black (likely a purposeful, yet subtle Rove political intention). Also, it's pretty obvious that the potshots at both candidates come as a long term strategic motives.... Divide and conquer. Put doubt in the publics mind. etc
America! stand your ground don't let this arrogant divisive little man influence your vote.

Haida McGovern   January 11th, 2008 6:31 am ET

I guess that is the only way Karl Rove can try to get the democrats fighting against each other, and fracture, so that the republicans can eventually unify and stay in power! I wouldn't listen to a thing that man says–he is smart, but never genuine. There is always an ulterior motive.

Robb   January 11th, 2008 6:26 am ET

What rock did Rove just crawl out from under.

mike   January 11th, 2008 6:20 am ET

GOOD OLD KARL EVERYBODY THOUGHT HE RETIRED, WHAT A JOKE. DIVIDE AND CONQUER... GO NEGATIVE ANDKEEP IT UP...HIS MOTTO"' WHY DOES THE NEWS ALWAYS PRINT HIS DEVISEVES COMMENTS? HE PUT ONE MORON IN OFFICE....WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF HIS OPINIONS

Chris Joseph   January 11th, 2008 6:15 am ET

Americans are so easy to manipulate politically. Rove doesn't speak unless it helps the rightard cause.

Steve in CT   January 11th, 2008 6:14 am ET

Hey Gang- If Rove was advising Barack the Hill would be toast right know. If Barack wants to be the next Pres. he needs to step it up.

Marian   January 11th, 2008 6:14 am ET

No wonder it's almost sure the Republicans will keep the White House, like forever: Any attack on a Democratic candidate by Bush strategists is blamed on another Democratic candidate. If there is anything at all that we outsiders admire about the Republican Party people, it is that they do not sacrifice their family and what they stand for because of individual ambitions. Why can't you democrats talk less and think more?

Marian   January 11th, 2008 6:13 am ET

No wonder it's almost sure the Republicans will keep the White House, like forever: Any attack on a Democratic candidate by Bush strategists is blamed on another Democratic candidate. If there is anything at all that we outsiders admire about the Republican Party people, it is that they do not sacrifice their family and what they stand for individual ambitions. Why can't you democrats talk less and think more?

Paul   January 11th, 2008 6:11 am ET

Hmmm, Carl Rove and the Bush machine don't like Obama. Think I'll vote for him!

Mark, Chicago, IL   January 11th, 2008 6:01 am ET

Rove is a criminal and should be put in prison for treason and violations of the constitution.

The Clinton's calculating... aren't all politicians calculating? Don't they have to be? I'd prefer to have a calculating President rather than an uncalculating President... "oh, maybe I'll go to war today because I feel like it." Wasn't going into Iraq calculated ... maybe the wrong calculation but it was calculated... I just want to hear politicians tell me their calculations so I can make up my own mind.

Rove is a sociopath who has no moral reference point except to get his warped ideas into the marketplace. My biggest beef with the Bushes are that they allowed this guy into their realm of reason... The Clintons, Edwards, & Obamas are all calculating...so let's get over it and hear what they are going to do for this country with clear, pragmatic, and reasonable plans and objectives.

Billy   January 11th, 2008 6:00 am ET

Karl Rove is fat.

Paul R Day   January 11th, 2008 5:54 am ET

Didn't Rove go home to die?

Dave, Branson MO   January 11th, 2008 5:35 am ET

All this great advice from a man who was intimiately involved in what will go down as the worst US President and the worst Presidency in the history of the US. Has he harmed this country enough already?

Donne   January 11th, 2008 5:31 am ET

KARL ROVE IS HITLER"S FIRST SON;

Karl Rove is a great racist who the emergency of a powerful black man in American history has become a torn in his blood. He thought that Obama being black has no place in American political history.

He has lost touch of today!s change.he should be seem by all well and good Americans as a marathon racists who never see any good in Black Americans.

I blame they journalists who see him as important hence he represents the old system. If there is a place for Karl Rove ; Yes there is . Karl Rove is the first son of Hitler. Indeed he is.

Please Karl Rove , You are Hitler"s first son and you should allow God"s own change which Americans has embraced.

Long live Americans , Long live Obama as president. God bless all Americans as the vote Obama as president.

George A.   January 11th, 2008 5:14 am ET

Shame on you Karl Rove, your divisive strategy will not work this time around – Mr. Obama is very engaging, smart and humble enough to embrace all AMERICANS. In fact I will suggest you look at the dismal history of the Bush administration of which you were a central figure until your recent retirement. Bear in mind, the presidency is not just the purview of you or the racist constituency in the Republican Party, you can not stop Obama, and he will be your next commander-in-chief.

Sincerely,

George A.
Toronto, Ontario

Chicken Little - Ostriches and the Blob   January 11th, 2008 4:55 am ET

Uh MAYBE EVERYONE should have read the ORIGINAL article before posting away?

"... For example, he (Obama) was the ONLY candidate, Democratic or Republican, to use a teleprompter to deliver his Iowa and New Hampshire election-night speeches. It gave his speeches a quality and clarity that other candidates, speaking from notes or the heart, failed to achieve. But what he gained in polish, he lost in connection."

Rove stated, "Former President Bill Clinton hit a nerve by drawing attention to Mr. Obama's conflicting statements on Iraq. There's more - AND MORE POWERFUL - material available." = Guess everyone was also soooo busy blogging that they missed the 20/20 segment last week? The National Republican Headquarters already has stacks of BOXES containing all the dirty laundry of Edwards, Hillary, AND Obama. Doubtless the GOP knows more about Obama's "smelly morning breath and stinky underwear" than even Michelle does!!

But the tree-hugging kum ba yahers would rather pass the pipe and all join hands in denial. All the Hillaryhaters heads started to explode when she won NH kind of like the ewy goey Blob - bluup bluup bluup = Now Kucinich has decided he wants a recount...

We just hope that if Obama gets the nomination that he converts his dialin for dollars into a hedge-fund to help send his supporters to rehab and therapy – WHAT WILL THEY DO when they don't have Hillary to dump on anymore? Heavens they might even have to get a job and stop living off their parents! That's a downright frightful thought.

So everyone take a big deep collective breath and sign-up for yoga classes - lay off the lattes – way too much caffeine (and it will stunt your growth ;) ) and wine does come in bottles with other than screwtops unless your preference is for those big Costco boxes.

Anyway we're certainly thinking of voting for Obama so we can read all the tabloid headlines while we're stuck in the supermarket check-out slow lanes. Hannah Montana and Brit Watch are sooo yesterdays news – yawn...

JOHN   January 11th, 2008 4:55 am ET

ROVE?
STOP
TALKING
TO
THE
PEOPLE.
I had enough of my party as a Republican. Tired of your LIES. at least democrats keep some.

VOTING Democrats.

Renee   January 11th, 2008 4:54 am ET

Obama is getting attacks now this is the time to see can Obama with stand and to see what Obama is about. Then we will know is Obama that man to lead our country to Victory!!!! We all have to see and know do Obama have substance. on a personal level I do believe Obama can lead this country. Bush and Rove had the experience and look at the mess this country is in. Bush and his ministrations. LOL.

Charlie   January 11th, 2008 4:50 am ET

Looks like Republicans are already so scared of Obama! Criminals like Karl Rove should not allowed access to media venting. It is time CNN wised up.

Gope gidwani   January 11th, 2008 4:46 am ET

Politics has no logic. Perception is reality in politics.
politicican need money and business people provide money. So they access and control the politics.carl Rowe is double talking and it depends on what media prints.

Allen Tennessee   January 11th, 2008 4:38 am ET

Before Mr. Rove was quite vocal on how much he hated Senator Clinton. I find it amusing now to watch him play his game of chess. You are the pawns he's moving around the board, and from these posts, he's winning. We can look for another Republican President for four more years because Obama will not be elected even if he gets the nomination and that's what Karl Rove wants. Whether you like him or not, he's changing the way you vote by his rhetoric. I make my own decisions after doing in depth research on all three candidates. I've found Americans in general are too easily swayed by the press and remarks such as these. It's sad when this is the way the President is chosen. JMO.

See ABC News for Latest on Obama   January 11th, 2008 4:20 am ET

Obama has skeletons in his closet. Do your research before you vote!

thomas a rogers   January 11th, 2008 4:09 am ET

karl rove has no right to speak about anything. he is an immoral loser. he's a liar and a felon and a war criminal. his "war" in irak is your war (cnn) not mine. he's responsable for the economic, moral and military demise of this country. he should be in jail. we, the american people should be very ashamed to have tolerated a worthless destructive fat ugly creep and allow him and condi and scooter and dick the hunter, to totally ruin our economy and our reputation, so they can promulgate uneccessary war and torture in my name. my father was decorated in world war II FIGHTING AGAINST FASCIST ARROGANT LOSERS LIKE KARL ROVE...A LIBERAL AMERICAN WITH SOME DECENCY LEFT. HAS KARL? none

thomas a rogers   January 11th, 2008 4:06 am ET

karl rove has no right to speak about anything. he is an immoral loser. he's a liar and a felon and a war criminal. his "war" ib irak is your war (cnn) not mine. he's responsable for the economic, moral and military demise of this country. he should be in jail. we, the american people should be very ashamed to have tolerated a worthless destructive fat ugly creep and allow him and condi and scooter and dick the hunter, to totally ruin our economy and our reputation, so they can promulgate uneccessary war and torture in my name. my father was decorated in world war II FIGHTING AGAINST FASCIST ARROGANT LOSERS LIKE KARL ROVE...A LIBERAL AMERICAN WITH SOME DECENCY LEFT

fair,washington,Dc   January 11th, 2008 4:03 am ET

Some of you depending on who you support say Karl Rove is doing this because he wants Hillary to win, others say he's doing this because he really wants Obama to win. Nobody , but Karl Rove knows why he is doing what he's doing. Just cast your vote for who you think is the best candidate and you will have done your job as a responsible voter. That is all any one person has control over, their own vote. I am a Hillary supporter and there is nothing Karl Rove, or Oprah or John Kerry or any commenter on here is going to say to make me change my mind and I'm sure its the same for Obama and Edwards supporters. If I change my mind it will be because I know longer think she is the best candidate for winning the Whitehouse. That Democrats is what you should be focused on and BTW I don't need Karl Rove to point out to me how the Republicans are going to go after Obama in a general election, all you have to do is look at Obama's stance and record and its glaring you right in the face. If he's our nominee all we can hope is whatever they come at him with doesn't resonate with the voters.

George   January 11th, 2008 4:02 am ET

Karl Rove is attempting to do the same with Obama as was done to Kerry in 2004 – make him the guy the Democrats rally around to defend, and make their nominee. Why? Well, he doesn't want Clinton running for president. Simple. He's been trying to give Obama advice on how to beat Clinton, now he wants to taint Clinton by empathizing with her, and going after Obama. Rove knows exactly what he's doing...

Jing   January 11th, 2008 3:55 am ET

Obama vote 137 times "present" over 6,000 votes casted in a span of 8 years. Sometimes he voted present with the other democrats as an overall stategy to nullify unlawful bills. It is a normal practice in Illinois senate. He is a man of principles, if the language in a bill is unlawful, then it should be rewritten before it is voted on.

It is not easily understood by those who do not look past HRC rhetorics, and HRC is consistently hitting below the belts with dirty trck, she is just as bad as karl rove. The american just haven't realized it yet.

Bling bling   January 11th, 2008 3:38 am ET

Rove is a nincompoop!

Rogb2001   January 11th, 2008 3:35 am ET

Say what you will about Rove, but he's right. Obama is lazy and a fake... offering only simplistic empty platitudes and hypocrisy. God bless the Clintons! Prosperity will soon be back when they return to the White House.

Sam IA   January 11th, 2008 3:24 am ET

You don't have to be a Bush hater to know Rove is a sleazebag, a traitor, and a morally bankrupt Sissy.

dave   January 11th, 2008 3:22 am ET

karl rove says obama is lazy,joke.but i think he wants people to go for obama knowing that ,obama will easy to beat.obama says" change " what change.

Bob, Delaware, OH   January 11th, 2008 3:21 am ET

Karl Rove is like a bad marriage we cant seem to get rid of him lol

Dorothy   January 11th, 2008 3:05 am ET

I think Rove is trying to incite the Democrats because he is afraid Hillary will win over the Republicans and they are scared of her. I hope the American people take the time to figure that out. I like Obama. I think he is a good man, and a very eloquent speaker. But Hillary has earned the right to be President. She is a fighter for the middle class, working class and whether or not you like her husband, the country was a thousand times better off during his presidency and our standing in the world was much better too.

michael, woodland hills ca   January 11th, 2008 3:02 am ET

So Rove says that Obama is "given to misstatements and exaggerations." He said the EXACT same thing about Al Gore, the man who won an Oscar, an Emmy, and the Nobel Peace Prize all in the same year. No, it's Rove who is the one given to misstatements and exaggerations.

Rove accused Al Gore of being a liar in 2000, and we've since discovered that it was actually George Bush and Karl Rove who were the liars. It's all part of Rove's election game plan: accuse your opponent of doing the very thing that you yourself are doing.

Now, Rove is lying again, this time about Obama. He can't help himself, because Karl Rove is a shameless, pathological liar. We know why the Wall Street Journal is giving this liar column inches: because they're owned by Rupert Murdoch. What's CNN's excuse?

J.J.   January 11th, 2008 2:54 am ET

Lazy? Pickup basketball games? Karl's piece was referred to on TV today as coming thisclose to being an outright racist stereotype of African Americans.

When is Turd Blossom going to keel over from hardened arteries? There doesn't seem to be any actual blood flowing through his veins or to his brain. Just a toxic mixture of Texas crude and bile.

Gina Corday   January 11th, 2008 2:53 am ET

When Obama was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead he used the Koran.

Enough said for me.

I checked him out on Snopes. Scary.

Brad   January 11th, 2008 2:51 am ET

Frankly, the fact that all of you are saying "Who would ever listen to Karl Rove" shows a lack of intelligence on your part. Karl Rove really does have a brilliant political mind. And I say that completely without bias. (I would also say that Bill Clinton is very smart). Any little bit of advice given to you by Karl Rove is worth a lot more than any of you are to tell you the truth. He has won a LOT of elections. If he's not smart and insightful, then why has he been hired by so many Republicans in the past, specifically President Bush for 2000 and 2004. For President Bush to hire an unintelligent person to design his entire campaign simply wouldn't make sense. I suggest that everyone takes any political advice given to them by Mr. Rove. He knows more about politics than any of us combined. And please don't make any arguments that lack substance. Arguments like "well he's the one that got our country into this whole mess" isn't an argument. That means he made a bad policy decision, not a bad political decision.

Jermaine   January 11th, 2008 2:51 am ET

KARL ROVE WHO?

The Republicans are all trying to get Hillary Elected becase they will have a field day with her and easily retake the White House. How convenient? It amazes me, yes OBAMA is the only candidate that will bring any type of change in America and the world. Hillary as well as any of the Republicans will be the status quo and America and the world will be stuck in time and space.

"WHO IS KARL ROVE", Oh I know the guy who is really Bushes Brain, how comforting. Do you know him?

James Wachai   January 11th, 2008 2:51 am ET

I am nowhere close to be called a "Republican" or "Democratic" consultant, but I can tell that Karl Love is hell scared of an Obama candidacy. Were we to have Obama on the presidential ballot, Rove knows Republicans will be run out of Congress and the White House. Rove seems to have great contempt for voters in this country. He thinks they – I am not one of them because I am a Kenyan – are morons that can be manipulated like marionettes. That when Rove trashes mighty Obama, Democratic voters will go for underdog Hillary, who a Republican will easily floor. I just wish all of us can read Rove's article upside down: everything that's attributed to Obama goes to Clinton.

concerned observer   January 11th, 2008 2:50 am ET

hmm. karl rove looking to split the democratic vote. i wonder why.
this shouldn't be news, it should be called out for what it is.

chris   January 11th, 2008 2:46 am ET

Was there really a disparity between hand-counted and machine-counted votes in New Hampshire? Statistics should be able to judge if there was a difference in votes for Obama vs Clinton with regard to hand-counted votes vs. machine-counted votes. If so, then a recount would be fair and responsible.

Christian   January 11th, 2008 2:44 am ET

Karl Rove is so transparent it is laughable. Everytime someone on the Democratic side seems to present a threat to the Republicans, our crawls Karl Rove from under his rock.

His "reverse child psychology" won't work. He wants Hillary to win the nomination because he believes that she is too polarizing a figure to win the general election. In this respect, I agree.

I believe that an OBAMA/EDWARDS or EDWARDS/OBAMA ticket would be great.

GORE/OBAMA would be unstoppable!!!

Vote your conscience.

BILL CUKLIN   January 11th, 2008 2:42 am ET

KARL ROVE A BALL OF FIRE, A HUMAN SUPERMAN, WOW HE IS OLYMPIC
MATERIAL JUST LIKE GEORGE W BUSH

RD   January 11th, 2008 2:34 am ET

I know that lying, coniving criminal didn't have the AUDACITY to say anything about anyone, let alone Obama. He is out of the White House and has no say in nothing. Why is he even given space to write something publicly anyway? He's an idiot. Who cares what that loser says.

Ana, Alaska   January 11th, 2008 2:27 am ET

Why is that Saint from HELL allowed to write or speak publically? Talking about FLIP-FLOPPER!!! After being on Obama's side and now filpping to Hillary's side sounds like FEAR... perhaps it's the Clinton's desperate move to undermind a man who scares the hell out of the criminals because he is coming to OUR White House do some organization.

I cannot believe ROVE has the NERVE to speak about morals when he brought down our country. Ill, sick man. I sure hope he gets locked up and the Clinton's to start playing fair. The (Power-hungry) Clintons have disapointed me. Doing well only with less educated voters... what a shame!

Don Gargon   January 11th, 2008 2:18 am ET

Mr Karl Rove ought not to utter such words when he has helped to orchestrate the most deceiving administration in the history of the United States. He ought to go quietly in the darkness where he belongs and let us all forget about his contribution to the sad sick sinister system which is a poor excuse for leadership right now.

TonyC   January 11th, 2008 2:15 am ET

You have got to be kidding! Karl Rove has the audacity to talk about "lazy". This coming from a man whose face you will find next to the words: treason, hypocritical, shameful, arrogant, and gangster. This is a man who should be in PRISON FOR CRIMES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Him and all the cronies, bush, rumsfeldt, rice, gonzales, and the kingpin cheney. I have 5 words for you, rove, WHO CARES WHAT YOU SAY!!!

Greg, Houston TX   January 11th, 2008 2:13 am ET

I don't like Karl Rove, but you've gotta love his words of wisdom to Obama about Hillary.

David from Texas   January 11th, 2008 2:12 am ET

This is just a taste of what will be coming if Barack is the nomination. They have been after Hillary for years and she is still standing. I am not sure if Barack can handle the heat. I hate Karl Rove, but admire his ability to turn elections-good or bad he suceeds in what he sets out to do. I live in Texas and have watched him for years. I strongly believe if it appears he is trying to help Hillary by going after Barack this may not be his game plan at all. Karl Rove doesn't do things that calculating.

grant   January 11th, 2008 2:05 am ET

i know you probably won't post this, but i turn to CNN for my news and although it is criticized for being too liberal, i generally disagree and find it to be straight reporting. As a republican i find Fox News to be far too conservative and biased and never watch it other than for its entertainment value. In this article CNN clearly takes aim at Karl Rove and labels his comments as "his musings". If you want to report statements by Karl Rove, then report them and leave it at that. Your ethical job as reporters is to cover what is being said and done and to leave your own spin off of it. Clearly this reporter is unable to do so and needs to insert his personal feelings into the reporting. Shame on you, and shame on your editors.

shaun   January 11th, 2008 1:52 am ET

why can't anyone see where this mans political angle is coming from. This is the mastermind behind the evil empire of the 21st century which is the republican led bush administration. and even though he's supposedly not aiding any of the contending republican candidates its clear to see that he bashes the candidate that poses a threat to the gop control of the white house. When hillary was the clear cut favorite he praised obama and bashed her, now obama's doing well so he's bashing him. this is just politics people, but why does it seem like people never see through any of this crap. I feel as if I live in a nation where people bathe in the idea of having superior intellegence, only fall for traps laid by idiots. How can a man like this sway an opinion? How can the tears of a woman that expresses less emotion than a dead carcus move the masses, and how does that scripted emotion cause a voter to forget the state of his/her country and the things that could do well for his/her country because of sympathy for someone's negative place in the polls.. Wow...this country is in trouble....

colin   January 11th, 2008 1:51 am ET

even as on overseas observer, i couldn't agree more. listening to the obama mlk impersonation is just annoying. his campaign seems a bubble without a cause.

Anonymous   January 11th, 2008 1:50 am ET

why can't anyone see where this mans political angle is coming from. This is the mastermind behind the evil empire of the 21st century which is the republican led bush administration. and even though he's supposedly not aiding any of the contending republican candidates its clear to see that he bashes the candidate that poses a threat to the gop control of the white house. When hillary was the clear cut favorite he praised obama and bashed her, now obama's doing well so he's bashing him. this is just politics people, but why does it seem like people never see through any of this crap. I feel as if I live in a nation where people bathe in the idea of having superior intellegence, only fall for traps laid by idiots. How can a man like this sway an opinion? How can the tears of a woman that expresses less emotion than a dead carcus move the masses, and how does that scripted emotion cause a voter to forget the state of his/her country and the things that could do well for his/her country because of sympathy for someone's negative place in the polls.. Wow...this country is in trouble....

dick bohanon   January 11th, 2008 1:47 am ET

thanks karl from taking time of of your job drowning kittens to
give an unrequested opinion
reminds me of a line from atlas shrugged
"it is not advisable to venture unsolicited opinions.
you should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their value
to your listeners"
thank you ayn rand
i couldn't say it better myself.
hope karl likes the bottom bunk in prison
(cheney wants the top and he's the boss)

franc Huddlestan   January 11th, 2008 1:45 am ET

Mr. Blitzer,
As a Canadian, watching avidly the political process in your country, could you explain, in your broadcasts, the difference between a caucus and a primary? My understanding is that both somehow select the number of delegates that would vote at a convention if the number of necessary votes to put a candidate "over the top" have not been achieved through all the primaries. Is this correct? A caucus, seems to be a very bizarre way of determining votes.
The British, not exactly revolutionaries in search of dermocracy at the time, finally adopted the secret ballot in 1884.
Please explain.

Thanks,

Franc

Michelle   January 11th, 2008 1:42 am ET

Yeah. The person you definitely want to take advice from is Karl Rove. Well, that is if you have no interest in integrity, morality or staying within the law. I'm just curious as to which Republican candidate is paying Rove for his "advice" this time around. It'll show soon, I'm sure when one of them goes for another candidate's throat.
Obama '08

PW Va   January 11th, 2008 1:42 am ET

AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN:

ROVE: "Hey, St. Pete...it's me, Karl!!!"

St. Peter: "Karl, my son, I've been expecting you."

Karl: (very happy and exctied) You have???!!!

St. Peter: (very sweerly) "Sure...I was wondering if you could do me a favor, first?"

Karl: (beside himself with glee) "Anything, at all, St. Pete!"

St. Peter: "This book was dropped by its owner as he was leaving the gate. Would
you mind returning it to him?

St. Peter hands Karl a limited edition of Mein Kampf.

Amy, Bellevue, WA   January 11th, 2008 1:41 am ET

EARTH TO CNN.....go back to Jr. High if you need the drama.....nobody gives a rats behind what Rove thinks except Rove.

VegasGurl   January 11th, 2008 1:40 am ET

PS By the way, this page makes a great dart board! Karma, karma, karma ...

BushRegime   January 11th, 2008 1:39 am ET

Karl Rove is the devil– who cares what he thinks about anything? He, Cheney, and the rest of the Bush Regime deserve to be locked up in a supermax.

VegasGurl   January 11th, 2008 1:38 am ET

I thought Karl Rove had died...where have I been? Inhaling too much radioactive dust in the desert I guess.

Opie   January 11th, 2008 1:31 am ET

He must have been beaten up every day on the play ground as a child to turn out like this.He truely needs mental help.

ray   January 11th, 2008 1:28 am ET

Well who cares what Karl Rove has to comment on. He has his own closet full of skeletons. It is pretty clear that the Republican right wing machine is gearing up to begin smearing and attacking Senator Obama. They fear the rise of a new change sweeping across this great nation. A new movement has taken hold and change is coming.

Anonymous   January 11th, 2008 1:23 am ET

Rove should be in prison. I can care less what a professional manipulator has to say about anything.

elana   January 11th, 2008 1:22 am ET

Karl Rove is Bush's "brain?" Who is his heart? The wicked witch of the west? Karl- you and yours are done-go away. GO OBAMA

Kris, San Francisco   January 11th, 2008 1:20 am ET

Obama doesn't stand for anything and is vague on the issues? Sounds a little like Bill Clinton's first run for the White House...

You guys are forgetting that Rove has no credibility.

Allen Tennessee   January 11th, 2008 1:20 am ET

As shown by Debra Craig's post, Rove's game plan is working. Obama can be beat, and that's his plan. JMO.

Axel, California   January 11th, 2008 1:19 am ET

375 days to go...

Daniel   January 11th, 2008 1:19 am ET

Coming from the guy who helped contribute to make BUSH our president? OH please....

maxdname   January 11th, 2008 1:15 am ET

Rove and his minions couldn't find Osama, maybe they think THIS is the guy.
Bush and company was about to ready FEMA for the hurricane season with the creation of the world's largest sponge...
My advice to Obama: whatever Rove tells you, do the opposite... and wear a silver cross around your neck if he comes to see you.

For more anti-Bush stuff visit: http://maxdname.wordpress.com

Joe Cool   January 11th, 2008 1:14 am ET

Rove is the greatest political mind of our time. Obama should be very scared.

Jon Stickel   January 11th, 2008 1:13 am ET

More vomit from Bush's former Nazi propaganda clerk at the White house.
The only thing missing from his "lazy" remark is the second word starting with the letter n...... Poor Karl,.. how he wishes he could say it out loud.
Thank God , both Rove, George, the VP, and all the rest will soon be out of Washington and back in Texas, or whatever cartoon state they call home.
All the other wreckage,-the vets at Walter Reed, the shiny new tombstones at Arlington and the sea of red ink will be ours to keep forever. Hey, it can only get better,right? Jon Stickel

Ryan Johnson   January 11th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Wow. His audacity is almost impressive.

green design   January 11th, 2008 1:08 am ET

OK, so here's this nasty little white guy, playing on the oldest racial stereotype in the book – that a black man is lazy, and you folks at CNN give this pathetic man a national platform for his bigotry?

So what actually distinguishes CNN from Fox News anymore? For shame!!
You're giving the rest of us white folks a bad name.

Juan   January 11th, 2008 1:07 am ET

For all of you bemoaning the fact that Karl is irrelevant...look at the number of comments on this article compared to any other. He's done his job and got you focused on the political sleight of hand and you're missing the important part of the story.

Bravo Karl you sure know how to play the stooges.

Sean O'Gara   January 11th, 2008 1:06 am ET

Who cares what Karl Rove thinks?

This creature was instrumental in sticking this great nation with the worst President in our history.

Does anyone now regard him as wise or insightful? He's demonstrably partisan, and someone who can only be charitably described as a patriot.

Asking Rove what he thinks of this year's Democratic primary field is like asking James Carville what he things of the current crop of Republican candidates.

Everyperson   January 11th, 2008 1:06 am ET

This man is an embarassment to himself and to his party. This public display of hypocrisy is a transparent - not to mention childish - attempt to take a pot shot at a candidate who poses the greatest threat to his own party. It's obvious what one should do with the comments of someone who should be in jail.

PerkyKitty   January 11th, 2008 1:04 am ET

Rove should go back to jail where he belongs.

Steve   January 11th, 2008 1:02 am ET

Why isnt Karl Rove in JAIL??? A more dishonest political piece of s h i t is impossible to find. Bailed on the drunk monkey before impeachment gets started. No character, morals or ethics. Karl needs to shup up and crawl back under his rock!

DEE , Canada   January 11th, 2008 1:01 am ET

I bet Karl cheered when he read the paper and the headlines said HILLARY DIES...only to weep when it wasn't Clinton. This guy is a creep...

slosteven   January 11th, 2008 12:59 am ET

This guy has the nerve to call ANYONR "calculating"? He invented it. This administration has decimated their own party.

khart11   January 11th, 2008 12:57 am ET

Hey, folks! Did you know there are more candidates on the ballot in Arizona than any other state? We've got real choices for change! Check out the candidates at Project White House 08"
You won’t find a stranger bunch anywhere!

lp   January 11th, 2008 12:57 am ET

Is there anyone alive who believes ANYTHING this man says?? He is the biggest manipulator on earth. Please don't give him anymore press.

Alex   January 11th, 2008 12:55 am ET

I also want to point out that politicians have made a lot bigger mistakes than not voting on certain issues like proclaiming the iranian guard terrorists. You want to know the truth I could care less. Why? Because I had never even heard of such a vote before this election and before HIlary made it such a big deal, so if I didn't care baout it when it was happening why should I care baout it now. As far as abortion, Obama has gone into very exact detail on why he struggles with abortion although he does support it. If you go to his website he has one of the best speeches on the seperation of Church and State that I have ever heard, and then you will understand why he voted present, and since I disagree with abortion to begin with it only strengthens my support for him.

Matt   January 11th, 2008 12:52 am ET

Excellent writing and editing CNN! Rove 'refereed' Bush's brain? Let's step up the reporting skills before we stir the political pot.

Fanner 50   January 11th, 2008 12:48 am ET

The Question I would ask any of the republican candidates is WOULD YOU PARDON ANY OR ALL OF THE CRIMINALS IN THIS ADMINISTRATION???????

walter   January 11th, 2008 12:48 am ET

Though I'm not a bush fan Rove does have a point about Obama. I looked up Senator Obama's senate record. Senator in Congress since Jan 2005, has voted Democratic party line 97% of the time and has missed voting 36% of the time. So were is the change he speakes of? As a junior Senator, if he makes the White House, on day 1 he will probably be wondering which drawer his socks go in. Walter.

NickNas   January 11th, 2008 12:46 am ET

ROVE?? ROVE WHO??

This man has lost all credibility (never had any to me) and now he is trying to prop up Hillary?

I am sure they want Hillary to win the nomination because they think she will be the easiest to beat since there are so many people who will vote for ANYONE or any THING but her due to strong emotions.

If ANYONE is left in this country that listens to one word from this man or any of his type the also must be the same 20 or so percent of this country who still think BUSH is the best tthing that ever happenned to this country.

Some people just cannot admit when they have made a mistake.

Paul B in BC   January 11th, 2008 12:46 am ET

From the man who also brought you....

Iraq with no exit strategy
The outing of a CIA agent with no culpability
The worst 'leader' in the history of the nation
An economic policy that makes Enron look smart
An administration that has failed to protect the borders, lost all integrity for the nation, alienated most of it's allies, sent pretty well every last manufacturing job off it's shores, mis-placed Osama, failed it's people in their most needed times of natural disaster...etc...etc..

Thank you Karl, don't let the door hit you in the rear on the way out.

JS   January 11th, 2008 12:45 am ET

What's beautiful about Rove is that he's intelligent, insightful and drives the Left to apoplectic distraction.

The Left is incapable of dealing with the truth when it fails to validate their perspective on the world.

Rove's genius is in being able to capitalize on this flaw, in particular the Left's blindness to what the people want, to win elections. He is so successful in this endeavor that the Left has created phantoms and conspiracies to justify their losses in the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. This, they would rather believe, than the reality that their intellectually dishonest and morally bankrupt policies are rejected by over half the electorate.

The best his detractors can throw at him is worthless and meaningless ad hominem attack.

Mike Miller   January 11th, 2008 12:39 am ET

Rove should be allowed no voice in American politics. He is the most poisonous entity in the history of American Politics and has done more to damage this Nation than Osama Bin Laden ever could possibly have hoped to do.

June   January 11th, 2008 12:39 am ET

Well Obama is getting his test lets see how he does.
Just like former president Bill Clinton got tested,now I think I know what he met by fairytale.

darren   January 11th, 2008 12:39 am ET

WRT his comments on Presidential candidates, I think he will attack whoever is the current frontrunner. It only makes sense to rile up each side against the other, weakening whoever ends up being the Democratic nominee in a "divide and conquer" kind of strategy.

and yes. Karl Rove belongs in prison.

Pat M Canada   January 11th, 2008 12:36 am ET

What an unpleasingly, plump, arrogant, little man.
Who let him out in public?
Gather your children and bolt the doors!

Debra Craig   January 11th, 2008 12:35 am ET

Karl Rove says Obama is "lazy" and a bad...Even though I hadn't planned on it before, now I'm definitely voting for Barack Obama!

lluvia   January 11th, 2008 12:33 am ET

The Republicans have nothing to fear from Mrs. Clinton. The Democrats are sure to lose if she does get on the Democratic Ticket. Go Obama, go for change and unity and go with a male vice president. Or perhaps the delegates have it fixed so that the Republicans will win anyway. Obama you can do it with all the people backing you up. People sign up everyone who is not registered to vote and haul them into the polls to vote for Obama.

Bea   January 11th, 2008 12:32 am ET

Karl Rove needs to get a life (of his own) and stop worrying about Obama's. He is such a loser. I don't know why anyone would listen to anything he has to say. He should be in jail along with Bush. Two losers!

Taylor   January 11th, 2008 12:30 am ET

Yeah, Karl Rove is certainly a credible and upstanding character....

SHUT UP ROVE

Mike in Kentucky   January 11th, 2008 12:28 am ET

And to anyone out there who believes that Karl Rove is not giving "back channel" advice to one or more Republican campaigns also will believe that James Carville and Paul Begala are not advising the Clinton campaign informally.

Get a grip, this is hardball Presidential politics!

Tom, Cville, VA   January 11th, 2008 12:26 am ET

What a joke! This guy was a lying, mudslinging, one-man propaganda machine for Bush, and now he wants me to listen to him bloviate about others' political behavior? Not bloody likely!

Martin   January 11th, 2008 12:23 am ET

Well as we know, Karl Rove's strategy is to attack an opponents strong points, so therefore if we here that Karl Rove is suggesting Obama is lazy, then I can assume that in fact Obama is really a busy worker.

Lorrie   January 11th, 2008 12:22 am ET

Nice try with your "two-faced" tactics Karl Rove!!...from all interest in this article, you've accurately described the Bush Administration Republican party!

kris   January 11th, 2008 12:19 am ET

CNN makes me sick

Steven Bengtson Sr.   January 11th, 2008 12:19 am ET

Gee Carl considering your history of strategy... did you just 'suicide bomb' both Dems? Hillary will prevail!

Craig Lewis   January 11th, 2008 12:18 am ET

Would somebody please shut Rove up once and for all? Rove has done immeasurable damage to the United States of America and to the entire globe. He certainly deserves no outlet for heaping further damage. Shut that bastard up!

tammy   January 11th, 2008 12:18 am ET

ok, that does it....I will vote for anyone this evil man is against. I would not vote for anyone he likes.... seriously–can we believe anything he says?

kris   January 11th, 2008 12:18 am ET

this guy looks creepy and CNN is stupid for posting this on here

webdog   January 11th, 2008 12:15 am ET

Rove is the mastermind who put a thinking impaired alcoholic in the White House by manipulating 9/11 legacy to invoke fear, giving seniors an unaffordable drug benefit and giving the rich an unjustifiable tax break to satisfy their greed, and waging a homophobic war against gay marriage to manipulate hatred. Greed, hate, and fear, and he's the master at manipulating them for his boy. What politician wouldn't want Karl Rove on their side. If Bush is supposedly so ate up with religion, why has he been plotting with the devil.

Drew, Appleton, Wisconsin   January 11th, 2008 12:15 am ET

Genius? Bush's brain? Please. All this guy knew how to do was fuel fright in the sheeple. Now that reason has returned and MOST (but not all) Americans no longer soil their shorts at the mere mention of "9-11" or "Muslim," the power of Rove and his ilk is nil. Let's hope it's for good no matter what happens in the future.

kyle   January 11th, 2008 12:15 am ET

HOW ABOUT YOU COVER HARRY REIDS RESPONSE TO OBAMA BEING LAZY!!! CALL IT BOTH WAYS CNN....IT WAS ON YOUR OWN NETWORK THAT REID MADE THESE COMMENTS!!!!

Vertigo   January 11th, 2008 12:13 am ET

Who cares what this guy thinks.

Shouldn't he be in jail?

steve   January 11th, 2008 12:07 am ET

OBAMA is a Foppish Dandy in Silk Ties and patent leather shoes. His " I have a dream" rhetoric is so one-dimensional all these years later. People need more than the promise of hope especially from someone with no record of changing anything except his fancy clothes. I never saw him wearing anything sensible up in New Hampshire except his fancy duds. Has this guy ever been outside in a New England winter before???? Always very much the professor, waving his finger whenever he speaks. Blah, blah, blah, I never like the Clintons, but I'm suddenly in love with Hillary...

pvpatch   January 11th, 2008 12:00 am ET

Rove, go back to the rock you were under. Better yet, go to jail, do not pass go, and give back the lives you wasted in this "Stupid" war you helped Bush get us in. Not only the dead but also the maimed both physical and mental.

pvpatch Penn Valley, CA

Faulk   January 10th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

Far be it for Mr. Rove to cast any dispersions on anyone. He may take credit for being the "brain" behind George W. Bush and his elections, but, we must all remember that George W. didn't really win that election. Rather, it was stolen.
In any case, it reflects his turn-coat attitude to initially stand behind Obama and then do a 180 and support Clinton. He also left the White House very abruptly under a cloud of suspicion. In my opinion, his comments on any issues are less than desirable and lack credibility.

no name   January 10th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

I think Karl Rove needs to shut up. He has done too much damage to the country to see anything about Obama. Karl Rove needs to go into hiding and never come out. Please Karl Rove enough already. We see what your political ways did. It put Bubya in the White House when he was selected and not voted in. Karl Rove mind your business.

Eric Waxler   January 10th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

You just got used, CNN.

dynamic1   January 10th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

Rover brought us the worst President in U.S. history. Does anyone care what Rove has to say at this point ? He is lucky to be out of jail.

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

rove, shut up!

Wilcox   January 10th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

BARACK IS THE LEADER OF THESE DEBATES AND CAMPAIGNS. EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE. WHY ARE ALL OF THE OLDER POLITICIANS (MORE EXPERIENCED) FOLLOWING HIS MESSAGE AND THEME? IF LACKED EXPERIENCE, YOU WOULD THINK HE WOULD BE FOLLOWING THEIR LEAD.

Chipewa rom turtle mountain   January 10th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

CARL ROWE FOR PRESIDENT, MAN THIS GUY HAS GOT TO BE THE SMARTEST GUY!

John McCain   January 10th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

Go away Rove, your days are over.

Biggdawg   January 10th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

Moderate Democrat that I am, I have a newly-found thankfulness that FOX and the WSJ are here to serve as the other pole in this bipolar world of politics. I have never seen, nor would have thought I would ever think I would see, such abhorrent bias as I have witnessed with the MSM towards Hillary in favor of Obama. And I say that as an African-American. So, if it takes Karl Rove, FOX or the WSJ to bring the truth to light, I'll take it.

As big a rat as Rove is, he still sold what one of the earlier posters referred to as "the village idiot" to us (yes, "us") for two terms. That in and of itself was masterful and elevates him to the status of someone we need to pay attention to, like or not.

I am a hardcore Hillary supporter, but I recognize she like everyone has her negatives. But Obama does too, and on balance I think his are exponentially higher. Yet the MSM would bestow sainthood upon him.

So all you Obama lovers, I will continue to "whine" about fairness in media - just as you have whined about CNN's having the gall to even mention a negative commentary on Obama.

steve   January 10th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

It's about time Rove just shut up and went away. He's done enough damage to America already. He should be tried (and convicted) for treason, then executed. Simply the only way forward, because freedom isn't free.

YMF   January 10th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

As a spectator, I believe in Senator Obama's sincerity in uniting the people of this country. But I don't think he can. One doesn't have to take a closer look to see that this country is inherently divided. His supporters attitude toward others convincing enough.

sue   January 10th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Kucinich asks for recount in N.H. Democratic primary:

http://www.wdtn.com/Global/story.asp?S=7608868

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Kucinich thinks there was an error in the counting of the NH primary votes on the democratic side (specifically relating to the Clinton/Obama match-up) and he's asking for a recount!

Adam, Virginia   January 10th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

If Karl Rove says he's bad, then mustn't he be good? Or is it double-reverse-psychology, and he WANTS us to vote for him?

I do feel sorry for the man (Rove). Being called "Bush's Brain" must be an extraordinary insult. "Turd Blossom" is drastically more fitting.

James Brown   January 10th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Good enough for me.........If Rove is against Obama , Obama wins my vote !

nazirmo   January 10th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Democrats forget what karl says. Just support Hillary and make her the President.
She is a no nonsense woman like my wife and will clean up the Republican mess. So even if Hillary gets nomination vote for her. She is smart and intelligent.
Do not underestimate her. She can be a good commander in chief and bring about a better economy and health care.

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 11:36 pm ET

seriously..Karl rove is commentating on the democratic primary.

Guill   January 10th, 2008 11:36 pm ET

IF YOU'RE A LAZY LIBERAL YOU WILL HATE CARL ROVE. THAT'S A GIVEN. YOU"VE BEEN BRAINWASHED TO DO SO.

Mike in Kentucky   January 10th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

I'm going to try again...(another similar post was apparently not accepted)

"Katherine January 10, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Karl Rove would trash Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and even Jesus Christ himself if any of them became Democratic presidential candidates. The man has one goal and one goal only — weaken whoever is the strongest candidate against the Republican."

I would remind everyone that Karl Rove is a manipulator; a "wheels within wheels within wheels" kind of guy. The kind of operator who says he wants one thing, when in fact, he has another goal in mind entirely.

I agree that his ultimate goal is to weaken the Democratic candidate who would run most strongly against the Republicans.

He is attacking Obama to energize the Obamanauts, the uncommitted and the barely committed to rush to his defense( "How dare this bozo attack Obama!") and so take votes away from Hillary Clinton.

At the same time he praises Hillary so that people will believe that he and the Republicans really want to face her in the general election and so drive more voters away from the one they fear the most.

It's really a Rovian twofer!

Don't be fooled by this attempt at manipulation.

Jim H.   January 10th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

Anyone Rove attacks must be a good bet to be a great president !! Look at the catastrophe of the presidency of which he has been such an important part . . . . His blatherings could be put to good use as fertiliser and help quite a lot to solve the high cost of ordinary soil amendments for American agriculture and finally do some good for the country by thus helping to reduce food prices!

Morey   January 10th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Someone said that "Rove is unemployed." He is not worried. That is for someone who could not even get a higher education!!! Where did I read this...oh I just remembered. It was in the State of Denial that his former boss goes to bed at 10 pm, except for one night. It was normal for President Clinton to work until 2 or 3 am. They have to do something. The situation is getting worse every day.

Mandy   January 10th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Truthfully, I think this will definitely help out Obama's campaign in the long run. Obama has SOME reason why he didn't vote on those issues, and now that the issue is out in the open, Obama has to respond to it. Really, this just gave him a huge hint of what to expect, and I'm sure he's working on his response right now. Instead of being hit with it during the general, Obama can put this to rest right now and not have anything tarnish his reputation.

C.K.   January 10th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Well, it's clear from the bizarre and hate-filled comments made on this blog that the liberal/leftist/Demo-faction in the U.S. remains as knee-jerkey and venomous–and close-minded–as ever.

Rove may have a point, folks, regardless of his background and regardless of who's currently president.

But with all your p-and-v and hostility, you can't see it. Actually, you're too stubborn, self-absorbed and puffed up to see it.

Maybe that's why HRH and BO haven't said anything substantive yet: Everyone's too busy throwing barbs and knives at each other and those ole debbils, the conservatives and Republicants–actually anyone else who's not a liberal/leftist/Demo–that you've all forgotten the task at hand.

Keep up the "good" work.

Dan   January 10th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Just a comment on Hillary. She wants change. She has the experience for change – but yet when I watched the concession speech in Iowa, there standing behind her is the same old cronnies in Madeline Albright, Wesley Clark and Bill Clinton . I don't see this as change – but the same old regime with the same old answers. Go OBAMA!

Elvis Dupree   January 10th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Typical Democrat response. Abuse the messenger, ignore the message.
Is there a reason why Barack Obama's record should not be discussed?

If a Democrat wins the White House, it won't be just Karl Rove's right to free speech that will be denied. Just look at the Democrats attempts to shut down talk radio.

Karl Rove is a great patriot who understands politics better than almost anyone else in the country. As such his views should be considered seriously.

Steve   January 10th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

How come no one has pointed out that Edmund Muskie essentially lost his bid to become President because he "broke down and cried" when he was defending himself and his wife against attacks that were later tied to Nixon's campaign. Muskie said later that he was not crying, but the moisture on his face was melted snowflakes.

Now, in 2008, Hilary Clinton gets MORE votes because she verges on crying. It is now good that we want our policitians to be emotional? My how times have changed!

Kathy   January 10th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

He has no right to judge. He is a criminal and needs to be brought to justice for war crimes. Why on earth does the media listen to such a person. I am sick of the negative media. Obama does not deserve this he is a new senator and a first term one and has done good things. Why don't they report about them?????

Roye   January 10th, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Karl Rove rose from the sewer of politics on the stank of Bush and Cheney–or is it the other way around? Why this fat, pant load is still getting print is beyond me.

Kies   January 10th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

my God, my God is there any intergity left in this country? Is it all about winning something so you can serve your own interest!! Can you believe Karl Rove in defending Hillary !! What's up? Can you believe he offered Obama a stragy for dealing with Mrs Clinto when she plays the victim role? Something is wrong here.

By the way I want hear about these 35 years Mrs Clinto has been in politics,does anybody know what she did?

All participants should know there is another day coming when you will have to account for these actions if they are deceptive ,unjust, unfair or just plain wrong.

a voter   January 10th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

Seems the republican trash machine seems to think they cant beat obamma and will hope for a victory over clinton.
Do they actual think that voter's are stupid enought to listen to Rove, whom should have been prosecuted for hisa part in the Libby mess. This is good old boy dirt slinging politics at its best/ worst.
Wake up america, its time for a change, eight years of msiery is enough, recession, was deficits, thank you republican for your leadership

Gracie   January 10th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Gender is no issue here. I'm a woman and i will not vote for Clinton, She wants to be president because she only wants to be president. pure and simple. Clinton is not running for the average american. She drop to tears because she is desperate and she feels that her dreams is going to shatter. Her life long dream and all the years of her work goes to nothing and fast fading before her eyes. Would you cry if you can't achieve your dream when you have spent so many years working for it?

Case in point, Clinton sits on the board of Walmart and what does Walmart do ? Walmart pay their workers low and don't have much benefit . While Walmart makes BILLONS of dollars. If Clinton concerns about the average american, shouldn't she say something about it and fight for the workers in Walmart ? But instead we hear NOTHING from her. NOTHING! So, please don't use gender to side with Clinton. It doesn't make sense. We want a president who can work for US. We DON'T want a president because she is a woman.

anonymous   January 10th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

This SNAKE never rests.

Kathy   January 10th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

He has no right to judge. He is a criminal and needs to be brought to justice for war crimes. Why on earth does the media listen to such a person. I am sick on the negative media. Obama does not deserve this he is a new senator and a first term one and has done good things. Why don't they report about them?????

Paul Lloyd Vancouver BC   January 10th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

OF Course that little pig praises Hillary and not Obama, Obama has a popular lead and he's trying to split votes so no one wins in th Democratic party.DUH

Brenda   January 10th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Karl Rove should call his boss lazy for not rescuing the victim of hurricane Katrina and for not being upfront with intelligence to know America will go under attack of 9/11

Gabe Polson, The Woodlands,TX   January 10th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Ok...I can't sand Karl rove but he makes a lot of sense. It is just like the Gore supporters who only wanted Gore to run because he may have been robbed in 2000. But they were not concerned that the anger vote without substance goes nowhere. Obama's message of change is great. But "change" is not an issue. I like Obama. But I have to vote with the candidate who is ready on day 1: Hillary Clinton. This country can't afford a politician who needs on the job training. Personally Obama is a better candidate and should be using better people than John Kerry. Talk about an opportunity squandered.

Gabe Polson, The Woodlands,TX   January 10th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Ok...I can't sand Karl rove but he makes a lot of sense. It is just like the Gore supporters who only wanted Gore to run because he may have been robbed in 2000. But they were not concerned that the anger vote without substance goes nowhere. Obama's message of change is great. But "change" is not an issue. I like Obama. But I have to vote with the candidate who is ready on day 1: Hillary Clinton. This country can't afford a politician who needs on the job training. Personally Obama is a better candidate and should be using better people than John Kerry. Talk about an opportunity squandered.

Blue in a Red State   January 10th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Karl Rove is upset because Obama turned him down. He wanted to impart his "knowledge" (and I use that word EXTREMELY loosely) on how to defeat the one person he sees as the anti-Christ. Obama wouldn't take it and so, in true Rove style, he has to cut him down in order to make himself feel more important.

Rove is a nobody. Now that he's left the White House, he's a nobody. How does a nobody in the Republican Party become a somebody? By making unfounded, judgmental, and base comments in order to make headlines.

Micahel Guinn, Ventura, CA   January 10th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Rule #1- When Kommandant Karl says you're WRONG- you know you're RIGHT! Go Away Karl! You and your cronies are DONE! Obama 08!

meisyou   January 10th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Karl oh karl....i spelled yur name wrong...OOps, where are those WMD's?

Jani K.   January 10th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

He wants Obama to win... He sure likes to give Obama advice..

Rob- Portland, OR   January 10th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Ignorant. That's exactly what the OBAMA TRAIN is. You want to be free thinkers but you can't figure out the obvious. You kids need to get off campus and learn that racism is a still a hugh problem in the US. A look at the Electorial Collage and doing a little math will prove that Obama cannot win the General Election. The "good ole boys club" exists and is for the most part racist and the hold on the south and in many parts of the mid-west are not going to vote for an African-American.

Carl Rove knows this and is simply trying to fire-up Obama supporters so that they (the media, pundits and the Republican Machine) can defeat Clinton in the Primary Stage, leading to a sure win in the General Election.

Please people use your brain and do some research, crunch some numbers, think for yourself. God gave you a brain, use it !!!

Gracie   January 10th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Karl Rove works for Pres. Bush and of course he is on the Republican side and want Republican to win for this race. Rove knows that Clinton has a less likely chances to win. So if Clinton win the dem nomination, Republican has a better chance to win. If Obama wins dem. nomination, Republican will have real trouble of attacking and winning the race. Rove attacking Obama will help Clinton to win Dem. nomination, Look for Rove's motives.

meisyou   January 10th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

carl is afraid of strong women and strong men...he lives for weak puppets that he helped to create and operate...bye bye carl!

Karen   January 10th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Who cares about Karl Rove. Karl Rove comments in Obama's campaign is nonissue!!

SG   January 10th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

The true hawks in the cuirrent admin is Cheney and Karl. They have successfully orchestrated and implemented the lowest point in America's standing as a world leader. Karl isshrewd and conniving and he probably does what come naturally to him – spin the information so that the innocent is blinded..... Attacking Obama is a true sign that the Republicans are afraid of his charisma and probably have no "dirt" on him – the change factor!

Sadly, though I think Hillary is the candidate who has the international savvy, knowledge and strength to stand up to power-hungry, imbeciles who use their citizens as pawns for their own egotistical reasons..... not everyone in this world has a democratic system like ours and it takes a very savvy person to tread the intricate realms of the outside world. We are no longer an island!

I rather see an idealistic candidate like Barack Obama who will try to make this a better place for my kids and the younger generation. I would like to leave this a better place for my kids and the next generation.

Philo   January 10th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

Rove seems to be responding in knee-jerk fashion to Bill Clinton's speak "Obama needs more scrutiny." Who's team is Karl on? Should we take Bill's orders or do what is right? Is Karl a puppet of Bill Clinton's? Where is his pay-check coming from? The money trail usually speaks volumes.

Philo, Calif

Chris Atlanta, GA.   January 10th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

I would listen to what this guy has to say, despite your politics he is much smarter than you are.

Jimmy   January 10th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Elections rigged in Newhempshire. Who cares about Karl Rove and Bush administration?

Allen Tennessee   January 10th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Brilliant, simply brilliant! Karl Rove put Bush in the White House for two terms whether you like him or not. Personally, I don't. But, he is a player and he's still playing the game. All of you are now upset over his criticisms of Obama. And this was his agenda. He knows the Republican candidate will beat Obama for many reasons, but it's not a sure bet with Hillary.

Senator Obama says he's all about change, but he has quickly adapted to the old school of politics he claims to despise. His home church believes in the empowerment of the African American and Oprah is a member according to the Christian Century Magazine dated May 2007. The article gives great insight into the belief of Senator Obama and I suggest you read it before you vote.

He's been quick to pick up old cliches when things didn't go his way such as the over used term, swift boat. I'd rather have a President who votes and takes responsibility for her votes then one who simply states I would have voted this way if I'd been there. Hillary voted to invade Iraq because she believed the President of the United States when he said Iraq has weapons of mass destruction. I'm glad she didn't back down, then she would have been accused of flip flopping by the Senator who believes in change.

How much change can we stand under an Obama administration? I'll vote Republican for the first time in my life if he wins the nomination. But that's just my opinion.

Bayousara   January 10th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

Karl Rove.....

the Republican Rasputin

Who asked you, Rove?

Shaddup!

Democrats Rule   January 10th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

Now I see why they call Karl a master strategist. He is trying to put the Democrats at odds with each other, trying to divide the party and make both (popular) candidates look non-presidential. That way the Republicans can slither into the White House again. Please don't listen to a word this idiot says about either candidate – we have great Democrat candidates and a sleazy outsider tried to control our votes.

Jerry   January 10th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

Karl Rove is the best reason to keep the prisons at Guantanamo Bay open. Rove should be waterboarded to get the truth about the lies of the Bush-Cheney regime out in the open. Then he should be sent to Gitmo to spend the rest of his wretched worthless life in a sweltering six by six cell under the Cuban sun !!!!!!!!!

Karl Rove could never repay his debt to American society for all the damage to our democracy that he has done.

http://www.bushtimer.com

January 22, 2008 cannot come fast enough !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike   January 10th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

I was wondering when this idiot was going to rear his ugly head for this election – the king of all mudslingers. And flip-flops, first he's helping Obama to beat Clinton and then he's trying to bash Obama to help Clinton. Of course there are going to be those not-so-intelligent republicans that will swallow his word hook, line, and sinker.

robert l   January 10th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Any thing that Karl Rove for I'm against.

Roy   January 10th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

"lazy" and "given to misstatements and exaggerations." – the pot calling the kettle black. Rove should be in prison for his war crimes. Unfortunately, we will see his handiwork again – swiftboating Obama with hisr race and adolescent drug use.

Rove is the epitome of evil and all that is wrong with America and the current delusional neocon administration.

jay   January 10th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

This tells you everything you need to know about the electability of Obama vs. Clinton, doesn't it? Which candidate does the GOP fear more? This confirms what most of us already knew.

Bob   January 10th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

I tend to agree with Mr. Rove. Obama has said himself that he is not experienced enough for the job. That may because he never never debated on the senate floor because he was too lazy to do that. I feel that Mr Rove is a very smart man and his words should be carefully examined.

Lou   January 10th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Hmm!?!??!?

Does Karl have more free time now that he's hanging out with repeated whitehouse guest, Jeff Gannon and Faux Tv's movie star, Matt Sanchez(google them if you don't know who they are)?

Seems Karl and the repubs know they can't win against Obama so the have Karl play the "race card" by calling him "lazy." Everyone my age and older knows that it's a loaded word. Just as bad as calling him "shiftless."

This is the same Karl Rove who called Texan Ann Richards a lesbian(she wasn't) during her run for office, during the 2000 S.C. republican primary that McCain's wife had given birth to a black baby, outed a CIA agent, etc.

loren   January 10th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

Rove is obviously playing upon racist stereotypes of African Americans by calling Obama "Lazy." Nothing Rove said was in any way constructive...but then that is not his style.

Carmen   January 10th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Hillary is like baking soda to Karl Rove's vinegar – NOT a good combination – so let's just not give it to them. It's all the Right needs to bring out the Hilary-hatin' masses. It'd throw Mike Huckabee right into office. (shudder...)

I'm sorry, I LOVE Hillary, but the fact is half the country hates her, so let's move on.

I think Obama / Edwards would be the perfect "Good Cop / Bad Cop" team. I'd love to see John Edward's play the "musclar vice-presidency" role Dick Cheney has so successfully created. And if Obama never turned out to be anything but a cheerleader for peace and prosperity then I'd be just fine with that. The MAIN thing we need is some real leadership. I think Obama has the mark of greatness.

S. Taylor   January 10th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

I know many Republicans who will vote for Obama. Karl obviously knows that. It's funny that Karl actually thinks that anyone cares what he thinks.

Tom G   January 10th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Congradulation Karl Rove. With a little luck you might have set Obama on the right course. I have observed that he was showing a weekness, and he needs a swift kick in the butt to get him on track.

Richard, West Palm Beach, FL   January 10th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

"check out the video on you tube of obama refusing to put his hand on his heart during the pledge of alligance . who would vote for him"
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How mindless can people get? NO ONE should criticize Obama when they can't even tell the difference between our National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. DO NOT TALK ABOUT IGNORANCE WHEN YOU DON"T KNOW BETTER.

If anyone actually looks at You Tube they will see that the MORONS that put the film together are displaying the words to the Pledge of Allegiance while the sound track shows that it is OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM.

I urge everyone to look at the You Tube video and see just how the people who put it together have fooled hopelessly GULLIBLE people.

If you are too ignorant to know the difference between our Pledge and our Anthem, you have no business voting.

carol   January 10th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

rukiddingme – excellent points about Karl Rove. Now, please research Obama's exact record so that we can see his voting record and if his behaviors have changed since be brought onto the National arena. I, like most people, had never heard of him until Oprah announced she thought he would be a good president. Thanks.

Just me   January 10th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

This "lazy" comment comes from a person who rose in life on the coattails of another. This comment comes from a loser who was too lazy to finish college. I could go on, but Rove would be smart to lay low with all the legal issues that are going to eventually find his doorstep. He will have more than he can handle very soon.

Mark Hays   January 10th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Karl Rove on Obama: Mudslinger, racist or a calculated play to the WSJ crowd?

Here is a summary of Rove's comments about Obama from his Wall Street Journal op-ep:

"...needless and dismissive"

"...trash talking"

"...unattractive carryover from his days playing pickup basketball at Harvard"

"...no real accomplishments or experience"

"...failed to rise to leadership on a single major issue"

"...had a habit of ducking major issues"

"He is often lazy..."

"...given to misstatements and exaggerations"

"...when he doesn't know the answer, too ready to try to bluff his way through."

Anyone familiar with Rove's MO knows that he spent quite a bit of time on this op-ed piece for the Wall Street Journal - knowing the readership, and the attention his own name would bring. Every word and phrase listed above was carefully chosen.

"Lazy", "trash talking" and "pickup basketball" must have been intentional, playing the old race card, in his typical off-hand style. Rove was sending a message - packaged in an artful hail of barbs that demeaned a leading presidential candidate and his opponent, at the same time.

Should we be surprised? No. This is light stuff for a guy with Rove's track record. It is sad, however, to see screed of this caliber in the WSJ. The editors should have politely asked Rove for "some revisions".

houston dem   January 10th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Hypocritical statements notwithstanding, he probably is afraid of a republican against Obama. May I point out that other than being "Bush's Brain," Rove has no formal education in politics. Furthermore, he is using the word "lazy," a word often associated with stereotypes and racial epithets to tap into normalized/subdued racism. He is clever in his tactics, although extremely transparent and not well-informed. Rove: grow up, get a job, and go to school, America has had enough of you, your brain, and your dirty tricks

Seam, Philly, Pa   January 10th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

dean January 10, 2008 8:26 pm ET

check out the video on you tube of obama refusing to put his hand on his heart during the pledge of alligance . who would vote for him
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Dean, where have you been? This was talked about over the summer, and this is a non-issue. Is this the best you can come up with? Stop the madness.

wayne   January 10th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

What's interesting to me is when someone tells the absolute truth about any issue , they are slam dunked by other's . It's the human nature thing to do. The human need to be critical. Seems to me that we are still going to be in trouble who ever the next President is.

Phil Cook   January 10th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

My question is, "When is the ENTIRE Bush administration, Rove included, going before a firing squad?"

Each one of them is GUILTY for the deaths of the thousands of servicemen who have died in Iraq. As GUILTY as if they pulled the trigger or dropped the bomb.

Seam, Philly, Pa   January 10th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

Karl Rove looks like the sheriff on the classic movie "Porky's".

Noans   January 10th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Dear lonel wechsler:

Obama has talked about his mother, who died years ago, in his books . Read his autobiographies wherein he writes about being biracial, his mother, father and grandparents. He's very candid about his life and his relationships with his mother, father and grandparents, especailly during his youth and formative years. Obama is very open and honest which is why I find him so refreshing. I think you'll find his books interesting, as well as insightful, as I did.

I would also suggest that you find out who is behind or who runs the website where you are getting your 'scary" information about Obama. Many times, they(web sites) aren't completely honest about who thery really are as well as what their agenda is.
Be sure to always check your facts too.

And to: rukiddingme: AMEN!!!!!!!

anonymous   January 10th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

I think it is very obvious why Rove left the White House in such a hurry... indictment. The fact that he would turn his attention to Obama is a good sign of viable threat Obama must be in the minds of Republicans. I am praying for Obama.

Stay strong Obama, you will make it through the man-made storm. If God be for you Obama, who can be against you. I got your back... your spiritual partner in Christ.

David lewis   January 10th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

Sour grapes from a "has been".

Seam, Philly, Pa   January 10th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Obviously, Karl has a crush on Obama. This is not the only time he has made comments about Obama. There is something about Obama that has his attention, and I believe it's the realization that Obama will soon be his daddy.

On And On   January 10th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

Rove's remarks are VERY common among many voting Whites in the South (and some in the North) – where votes are CRUCIAL for any Democrat who wants to win the White House in November. They won't dare admit it in public – they'll do it in the voting booth.

Which is why Obama doesn't have a chance in HELL of becoming President right now.

Obama supporters are in SERIOUS denial.

Todd Murray   January 10th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Carl's tactic is so obvious. He thought previously that Clinton was going to win the nomination and was hoping some of his advice would damage Clinton. Something his Republican buddies could exploit later. Now that he sees Obama is taking the lead, he's nervous and trying to personally damage him. I suspect he feels Obama is a greater threat than Clinton. Given the choice, he would rather see Clinton as the easiest opponant of the two. The thing Carl doesn't realize is, regardless who it is, Dem's are moving in to the whitehouse next year.

Jack, Greenville, SC   January 10th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

After dozens of other news stories have come out on Ticker, this is still at the top. New stories get placed below it. Why is that CNN?

Cherish   January 10th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

After the political disaster Karl Rove orchestrated over the past 7 years, does he really have any place criticizing anyone in the political sphere?
His praise of Hillary Clinton is so obviously strategic, and his criticisms will be so easily rebutted by the Obama campaign.

Lazy. Ha! Not only was Rove entirely lazy during his time with the Bush administration, he was also corrupt and disgusting.
...and who let him pick up the phone in the retirement community?
Go back your bed, Karl, dear, it's time for your pills.

Jake   January 10th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

The only thing this proves is that Rove is getting jittery about an Obama victory...which is becoming more and more likely. Having Obama as the Democratic candidate would make it difficult for any Republican to winin the Presidential election.
He desperately wants Hillary to win...so that he and his cronies can massacre her in the election. This means that Obama stands a real chance..."no one kicks you when you are behind." Karl ultimately wants a Hillary victory.

Wilhemina   January 10th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Have you read the booklet that Obama has on his website, it is downloadable and free, What do you want to bet, the good ole boys & gals have read what obama states he will put into law when he becomes President of the United States. It is not just Rove quacking, and flopping about. Obama has r.o.a.r.e.d, and the hyena's are running. Good ole boys & gals would rather put up with McCain (Hillary is one of them) than Obama.

Sarah   January 10th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

MC Rove better hope he never has to battle the Obama'

He is seen as more of a freak of nature than a campaign man.

I agree with the first comment "Who cares what a man (Rove) who should be in prision for the rest of his life (for crimes against humanity) thinks?"

I am so happy to see so many intellegent people responding to these sham stories with points about this current administrations corruption and how the media (CNN) is also corrupt.

Obama calls it change, but to me it's a revolution!

Linda Feldman   January 10th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Get real everyone, this is how Repbulicans win elections. But, if we fall for the distractions like we always do, we miss the essence: Any Republican running must defend the last 8 years and that includes Bush's record as well as Congress' lack of a record. If we intelligently attack the last 8 years and not eat our own young, we will win and we will be whole and the nation will benefit.

Hector   January 10th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

This man doesn't have the moral authority to even shine Senator Obama's shoes

John   January 10th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Well said! A President must have demonstrated leadership abilities. What leadership has Obama ever shown that would make him presidential material?

Janina   January 10th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

CNN is baiting Obama supporters with Rove's statments. They include no rebuttal to what Rove says and Obama's record in the Senate has been circulating on the internet. You know incidents like this one of dirty tricks
will increase so do your deep-breathing and count to 10 before logging
on to the internet each day. Someone needs to tell Rove that he is the
one of the major reasons Obama's candidacy is such a success. When
he opens his mouth it's a reminder why we're supporting Obama.

JSR   January 10th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Karl Rove has resorted to name calling, misstatements, and exaggerations. We are not interested in your 2 cents.

Robert   January 10th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Rove – to wander about without definite destination. How befitting of Karl!

Dao'ut Tanneth   January 10th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Someone should propose techniques to neutralize karl Rove's presence in the political sphere. Rove is like a political specter, an agent of a failed regime, a saboteur to American progress. He talks as if we're stupid and can't deduce that his goals are not our own. Just tell Rove, hey, we tried it your way and look what happened. It's weird but I sense a lot of contempt in karl. You know what? I'll vote for Hillary or Obama, I like them both. If they think with less ego and more cunning I think they could make history. But I also think they need to learn to be more persuasive with less words, more expressive in less time.

AJ   January 10th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Rove is very transparent. He simply would like to ensure that which ever democrat receives the nomination they have been sufficiently damaged by negative attacks before facing the Republican nominee.

When it was a foregone conclusion that Hillary would win, Rove prodded Obama to attack her.

Now that Obama is a viable contender, Rove is attacking him and championing Hillary.

It is comical and even strategic, but not subtle enough to be effective.

J.C.   January 10th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

1 year later CNN headline:

President Obama gets tough on Rove: Sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

Al Andres   January 10th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Mr. Rove don't mind the Democrats. Give some advice to your Republicans. Mind your own business.

Kate from PA   January 10th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

This was a beautiful exercise in dividing and polarizing a community. Granted- it's only a CNN community, but a community none the less.

Think for yourselves (because most of you sound like you are spewing what you read or heard someone else say), listen to your heart, and don't be so pessimistic.

For the record: Obama '08!

jb   January 10th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Why would anyone give a crap what this soft fatty has to say?

Jeff from Jersey   January 10th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Obama has NEVER,I repeat,NEVER done a single thing the whole time he has been taking up space as a senator!He will NEVER,I repeat,NEVER do the things he is promising to do.He can't.He not only has no experience because experience is not only the amount of time you take up space in an office,more importantly,it means actually DOING SOMETHING!He hasn't even TRIED to do anything.

You Obama sycophants like to justify this "say anything,do nothing" candidacy by saying Kennedy didn't have much experience either.Well you are flat out full of it!Kennedy grew up around politics from the day he was born.

He had three things that made him a good,albeit flawed,President.

1) He had all of his father's experience and political influence.

2) He had LBJ as VP who at the time of their election,was the most influential man in Congress and one of the greatest arm twisters in Washington.

3) He had his brother Bobby right at his side and he was as tenacious as a bulldog to get things done.

These three things helped John Kennedy get things done.Obama has NONE of these.He has absolutely NO political leverage to get anything at all done.Oprah and Kerry ain't getting it done.You need to have a lot of help in congress to anything done at all.The President has very little power to do anything on his own.His most powerful tool is the veto but congress can even take that away with enough votes.

Obama doesn't have a prayer in hell of DELIVERING on anythingThe Presidency can be held in suspended animation for four whole years if congress wanted to do it.Foreign policy would be a joke.Every head of state would know he can't do a thing if he has no support in congress.

The people,you say?Short of armed insurrection we have none."We'll vote everyone out of office" you say?How much good has that done in congress lately?Answer:NONE.

You're wasting your vote on a never-did,never-can and never-will candidate.

He's NOT Kennedy.

He's NOT Dr.King.

Dr. King had something that Obama doesn't have either.King had John and Bobby Kennedy.

Mlana   January 10th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

The only reason he said this is becasue republicans would much rather go against Clinton than Obama. Anything that can be done to take him down, I have no doubt they will do. Here's hoping we can see through the smoke and mirrors....

Jeff Slovak   January 10th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

WHAT?! Karl Rove, the mastermind of the vauge and factless Republican administration says Obama is "given to misstatements and exaggerations"?! Obama even has the status quo politicians in the other party scared. Change isn't something we should be frightened of. Mr. Rove, can you say "Who Moved My Cheese"?

Leslie   January 10th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Let me see...Hillary as a 'victim'? Karl, you are so yesterday!

Ulagious   January 10th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Mr. Rove should be very careful how he labels Obama; stating that he is lazy is racist. This is what blacks have be called for years. This word doesn't set to well in the black communities.

Mayo   January 10th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Very funny, I mean seriously look at him... Rove! This day and age. This isn't news CNN. I mean This won't stop the movement. What's you should be talking about is the secret movement you aren't aware of (coz the polls dont count anymore) and the Obama camp is working in that fashion. 21st century politics... Un beatable!

Midge Wilson   January 10th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

It's really rude to call an African American man "lazy" - especially when he is anything but that!!!
Midge

mike   January 10th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Funny! He gives Obama advice on how to beat Hillary and now he is bashing Obama. He has to realize, that no matter which Democrat wins the primary, which will be either Obama or Clinton, is going to win the presidency. He should just stick to trying to build up one of the Republican candidates instead of trying to bash the Democratic front runners. The Republicans are afraid to face Obama, Huckabee practically endorsed him during the NH debate.

Anderson   January 10th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

People ought to look at Obama's record it is time to find out what he is really about instead of judging him on his looks alone.

TSM   January 10th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Without a doubt his comments border on racist. But Karl Rove's ilk are the very core of the republican party. This is just a tiny little taste of the ruthless attacks they will bombard Obama with if he wins the democratic nomination.

Also...Karl Rove is just a very icky man.

EE   January 10th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Carl where have you been? All blacks are lazy.

pam   January 10th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

forget rove, look at obama record, Vote 20: S 256: Dayton Amdt. No. 31.; To limit the amount of interest that can be charged on any extension of credit to 30 percent.OBAMA NO
Motion to Table Biden Amdt. No. 383; To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop regulations regarding the transportation of high hazard materials, and for other purposes OBAMA NO
Vote 5: S 1: Motion to Table DeMint Amdt. No. 11; To strengthen earmark reform. OBAMA NO
Vote 4: S 1: Motion to Table Vitter Amdt. No. 6; to prohibit authorized committees and leadership PACs from employing the spouse or immediate family members of any candidate or Federal office holder connected to the committee.OBAMA NO
Vote 126: S 2611: Sessions Amdt. No. 3979; To increase the amount of fencing and improve vehicle barriers installed along the southwest border of the United States. OBAMA NOVote 190: S 3569: S.3569; A bill to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement. OBAMA YES Vote 82: S 2349: As Amended; Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006 OBAMA NO
IN ALL CASES OBAMA VOTED AGAINST THE DEM PARTY. AND VOTED WITH REP PARTY. DO YOUR HOMEWORK....

TOM Miami   January 10th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

This is not a news story and should not be reported on. CNN should be reporting on why Karl Rove has not been indicted and his role in illegal acitivites while in the White House.

Jason   January 10th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Hmm, Rove, a traitor, known to his one friend as the "Turd Blossom."

Allowing him to write an ed/op column establishes the WSJ as just another Faux News republican propaganda arm.

Rick, El Paso, Texas   January 10th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Rove is an idiot and why CNN reports everything he says about Obama or whoever is just plain stupid. I don't care how much the media raves over how smart he is. He was the mastermind in helping elect the worse President this country has ever seen which to me makes him evil, not someone to respect. The overall perception is that he now wants Clinton to win because the Republicans have a better chance of beating her than Obama.

Raman, Plano TX   January 10th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

*****
Anne January 10, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Karl. Honestly, stop trying to get Hillary elected just so the republicans can whoop her in the elections.
*****

I have never done this before, but I will take the liberty to so so now. I will explain the republican strategy coming out of White House/GOP.

If Sen. Obama wins, republicans take control of White House (by default). So helping Sen. Obama win Democratic nomination is number 1 priority for republicans. And Mr. Roves musings are perfetly fitting into this mold.

If Sen. Clinton wins democratic nominations, chances of her winning the 2008 presidential elections are close to 95%. Republicans do not want to face this scenario at all.

If Mayor Bloomberg runs for election, chances of Sen. Clinton winning the Presidential election reduces to about 40%, although chances of republican victory goes down even further. Not a scenario that republicans want to deal with either.

So Mr Rove, can you poke your nose where it belongs, please?

George Tiller   January 10th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Why does CNN print such drivel?

Gen   January 10th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Is Obama becoming a threat to you Mr.Rove?? It seems like now that Obama is gaining popularity amongst voters, and that he won Iowa, Mr.Rove decides to take aim at him.
Sometimes I wonder if Hillary has anything to do with it, since we SHOULD all know by now that SHE's VERY SNEAKY. I hope you people still remember how she planted fake questions amongst students at universities. So if she's already being deceivng, what makes you think she will change??
One of the main reason I AM NOT voting for Hillary. I care too much about my family's future to leave it in her corrupt hands.

OBAMA 2008!! Edwards vice president!!

PamH   January 10th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Rove to Obama regarding Hillary:

"Find a way to gently belittle her whenever she tries to use disagreements among Democrats as an excuse to complain about being picked on," he said then.

What a nasty POS this guy is! Very Christian of him to give advice to belittle a woman. You can see how he got to be such a "big man". He can rot in hell. This is the kind of crap women have had to deal with for centuries, and it is still going on.

Chris   January 10th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Way to go, Karl.

Gil - California   January 10th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

If congress wants to impress me, they will haul Karl's rather large butt before them and make him answer their questions, or send him to jail for contempt. There is no reason at all that this joker should be allowed to meddle in the democrats business. He is late for his jail cell.

Joe Boyer   January 10th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Rove is a very smart Republican strategist. Him supporting Hillary makes sense. If she wins the nomination, she will not get the the votes of the majority of independents and turn out rate among Democrats will be low but Republicans will run to the polls. Republicans will keep the presidency once again. Dealing with issues need leaders who are able to reach both sides of the aisle. Rebuplicans hate Clintons. Clintons do hate Republicans. This will lead to partisan fights as we have seen in GWBush presidency and no work will be done. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, great person but a very partisan figure. Nothing gets done in The Congress as a result. They say they need more seats. This is what American people decided to give. You should have the talent to find a common path in dealing with issues. Another notion of Karl Rove is to establish dynasties in America. Do the math: father Bush vice-presidency 8 years+presidency 4 years+Clinton presidency 8 years+GWBush 8 years now Clintons again 8 years, possibly followed by Jeb Bush for another 8 years?! Well, where is the American Dream? Why can't we have a person making it without being a member of a dynasty? Many of us will pass away before seeing this possibly!

Devon   January 10th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Mr. Rove, I hope you know when you label Senate Obama as being lazy you are referring to all blacks because that what we have been labeled as for decades. This is sterotyping Obama and it has to be stopped! We, as African Americans dislike this label. What has hillary done in the Senate but set on her laurel. Every time hillary campaign and any one connected to her campaign try to smear Obama that makes us support him even more, Remember, he is one of us. Clinton talks about change, but what change is she going to make? She is riding on slick willy coattail. If clinton wins the primary I will not vote for her. I despise her and her husband.

mrfrobozzo   January 10th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Wow, all you bloggers are too uptight, I mean, jeez, everyone has a right to speak. If you don't want to listen, fine, but just because the speaker is tainted doesn't mean the words are.

And all you people who insist on voting on a specific candidate are just stupid. You should take in ALL factors, for Pete's sake there's still more than half a year 'till the election. Don't get stuck on one candidate!

This goes for BOTH Democrats AND Republicans AS WELL AS Independents.

Take a chill pill, man. Relax. Chillax.

Kyle   January 10th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Typical Rove–if you are a thinking person who can see him for the brilliant strategist he is. Too many people will believe his criticism and fall into Hillary's camp, which is unfortunate because any Democrat Karl Rove would "support" is obviously doomed in a general election. We should trust the man who somehow strategized to elect our current president TWICE: if Hillary gets the nomination, she will be beaten. As others here have said, Obama is the only one who is projected to be able to beat any–in fact, ALL–of the top Republicans.

In his piece, Karl Rove here is certainly not supporting anything or anyone but the Republican party. Democrats, beware.

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

shut you mouth

paula crookshank   January 10th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Only someone who is not "learned" in the issues, and only listens too, and believes in, the current voice for the GOP, would believe or take seriously anything that lowlife scumbag, Karl Rove has to say. He obviously would rather have Clinton be the Democratic nominee, because he beleives she can be defeated. He is worried about Obama, so his inner, ugly self has began to spin lies. Only ignorant folllowers will take his word for, and, beleive without question, what he has to say.

Lexy   January 10th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

I would rather sign with Coco the gorilla than listen to Karl Rove.

John L. Self Jr   January 10th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Carl Rove apparently didn't care who was president when he worked for George W. Bush. All the faults and all the problems of all the candidates (both sides) wouldn't start to compare with the incompetency of George W. Bush.

When it comes to perils for our own democracy, George W. Bush is the most dangerous man on the planet.

Bimmer   January 10th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

It goes to show that even a perennial enemy like Karl Rove can be moved by a display of emotions and passions. I think he finally realized how much abuse this lady has taken from all, including her husband and still did not breakdown into pieces or become an alcoholic like Betty Ford.

I for one, who took up running at age 50 and having completed ten marathons without any running background, am always looking for persons or events to inspire me.

I must admit after seeing her winning each debate and fighting for every vote when the odds are against her, she is an inspiring figure.

Anne   January 10th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

just more confirmation that the Bush machine wants Hillary to get nominated.

Ted   January 10th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

OK HE IS JUST A SNAKE IN THE HIGH WEEDS.

Rachel C   January 10th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Karl Rove is out...who cares what he thinks about any of the Democratic candidates. He doesn't want any of them to win. SHEESH!

Ann Freed   January 10th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

There is substance to this story. Ms. Hillary is so used to riding the coat tails of her husband that she honestly seems to think she might have achieved her current life style without him. Sure she was a great support but he was always the leader. He was irreplaceable and any nice lady could have served in Ms. Hillary's place (and sometimes did). She ought to know that if she is to stand on her own two feet she has to do just that. Leave Mr. Clinton at home or wherever and plug along on her own steam. She is still hanging onto him for for dear life. Can't she see that this former President is accustomed to and always gets all the attention? Attention and respect only she ought to command and receive campaigning for President. This is not to be shared. I felt so embarrased for her when she tried to squeeze some tears thinking about how tough things are for her. Poor, poor misunderstood baby! She is such a narcisist it is always only about her. I lost count on the number of "I's" in any of her pronouncements. Not so, for any other candidate current or in history.
If it's too hot,in the kitchen, get out and if you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.

chris   January 10th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

I believe that Roves statement comes due to his surprise at how well Obama is fairing in this primary. Of all of the candidates on the democratic ticket, there will be the most dirty laundry on Clinton to fuel the notorious GOP negative attack ads and campaigns of fear. There would be nothing easier than for them to go up against Hillary and win. Perhaps this is why Rove is publicly calling attention to Obama – so that voters will second guess him and shift their trust more onto Clinton – offering the GOP just the contest that it needs to ensure a win at the white house. A month ago, Obama was not doing nearly as well as he is now – Hillary was the powerhouse of the party. In the aftermath of Obama's big Iowa win and his 2nd place finish in New Hampshire, it is now obvious that Obama's message and his genuine persona have truly resonated with the voters on a grand scale. He is now triple the political force to be reckoned with that he was two months ago, when Rove generously offered him the political advice. My advice to all of the democrats is to expect a relentless and slimy GOP campaign of ad hominem attacks, regardless of who wins the ticket on either side – I'm thinking swift boat times two – a campaign of fear so strong that not even Jesus Christ could win. It will be more difficult than we expect for any of the democrats. But this statement by Rove is purely motivated toward casting a positive light on Clinton. Think about it people... what motivation would Rove have in doing that?

Ted   January 10th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

WHY ?

_HAT_   January 10th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Who asked HIM ?

Sharon   January 10th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

I believe that Karl Rove is a criminal. No matter what he says about presidential campaigner is not correct. He lies very much. He also attacks campaigner's because he cannot be oneself and it bothers him. If you look at his history, he attacks a number of individuals. There is something very wrong with him and I believe there are many issues about him. He may need to put into a hospital and tested to see if he is mental ill.

nancy   January 10th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I'm starting to feel bad for Obama. What's next, a Kerry endorsment?

Billy in Ohio   January 10th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Rove doesn't want a Democratic sweep that would be blamed on the polarity and anti Republican fervor created by the one he has backed for so many years. He needs to shift the blame, for the sake of the party, and create new polarity...... so he will bad mouth any candidate that would prevent the one that creates such negative emotion in so many people on the Democratic side to win the nomination. By bringing her forward to the point of the nomination, the Republicans potentially defeat the forgone conclusion that a Republican cannot win again in 2008 after the economic, financial, military and diplomatic messes that they have gotten us into. It becomes emotional, not rational for many voters. Muddying the waters. I guess that's why he is a strategist. I don't think we are that naive though.

Ted   January 10th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

WHO CARES WHAT THAT SNAKE THINKS, GIVE SPACE TO MORE DESERVING PEOPLE LET HIM SLITTER BACK UNDER A THE ROCK HE CAME FROM TO BE SEEN AND HEARD NO MORE!!!

Juan Carlos   January 10th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Nice try Karl. But your comments will not hurt anyone in the democratic party as the "Accurate, objective and impartial" polls did not hurt Mrs. Clinton. LOL

billyboy982   January 10th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Say what you want about Karl Rove, I would like any Obama supporter to disprove a single statement he said about Barack.

anonymous   January 10th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Condemnation by Rove? Obama must be doing something right!

Susanna   January 10th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

First of all – why in the world would any Democrat (or intelligent person for that matter), give any regard to the comments/opinions of Karl Rove? Second of all – could he be any more transparent? Clearly he is afriad that Obama will win the nomination and win in November. Many Republicans such as Rove see Clinton as more beatable than Obama.

kmostrach   January 10th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Please Mr. Rove, just go away.

Brian in Boston   January 10th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Sounds to me like the arrogant snake is afraid of something here.

Why try to undermine the Obama campaign unless you genuinely thought this is the D who will most assuredly beat the GOP? Rove is slimy but he is also brilliant; he knows a win for Hill is a win for his party.

Bill Wilkie   January 10th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Rove makes these remarks at this time specifically because the Republicans would rather fight Hilary in a general election. This is tactical propaganda, nothing more. Hmm...Calling a black man lazy? Bad form Mr. Rove.

rukiddingme   January 10th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Karl Rove has a lot of nerve calling Obama "lazy". Lazy, afterall, was what the current administration was during the search for WMDs in Iraq. Lazy, also, in assuming a relationship between Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein.

Lazy in responding to the disenfranchised people of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Lazy in armoring up our troops' vehicles in Iraq & Afghanistan. Lazy in cutting taxes on America's wealthiest citizens while spending $1.5 TRILLION of taxpayers hard-earned tax dollars on a contrived agression to throw the budget from surplus to enormous defecit.

Lazy, Mr. Rove??? You and your former boss personify laziness to the detriment of all people around the world. You resigned, Mr. Rove, in disgrace, after repeated policy failures you engineered. Please go back to YOUR Lazy-Boy recliner, and spare us any more of your political drivel.

Anne   January 10th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Karl. Honestly, stop trying to get Hillary elected just so the republicans can whoop her in the elections. That's exactly what we need for another 4 years, another republican...NOT! We need someone like Obama who can clean up this mess we call a war and actually tell us the truth.

William   January 10th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Obama will respond to this rhetoric beautifully.

The best thing about a candidate like Barack Obama is that his supporters are won and never lost. You commit to the ideals and vision of Barack, and not Barack himself. That is why he is so powerful... and that is why cynics and failures like Karl Rove and Hillary Clinton cannot bring him down.

Everett from PA.   January 10th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Karl Rove is just mad because Obama is a honest man and doesn't want his advice on how to steal elections like he helped Bush to do.

Jerry   January 10th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

For an obviously smart man who should not feel the need to lie he sure seems to – a LOT!

George   January 10th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Heck of a job, Rovie! For the guy who was in charge of rebuilding after Katrina to call anybody lazy is ironic in the extreme.

Rixter   January 10th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Who cares which side of his face he's talking from today. The only person in Washington I have less respect for is George "Wanker" Bush. The quicker he's gone the less we will hear from the Karl "The Drain".

hm   January 10th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Rove was the arrogant jerk who has tarnished this country almost beyond repair. And he obviously had no respect for anyone but himself and his puppet. His comments about Obama and Clinton are what we would expect from the grand planmaker so just ignore him. However, this is a country that believes in free speech and letting everyone's voice be heard. Let him do what he wouldn't allow others to do just to prove that we we still believe in the rights of others.

michael   January 10th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

The Republicans are nervous. Rove is attacking Obama because he knows they have a better chance of beating Hillary in the election.

marc   January 10th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Karl Rove is a traitor and should shut up until he goes on trial for treason in the CIA leak case and for all the other laws he broke. End of story.

Steve Williams   January 10th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Why don't the Republicans talk Karl Rove into running for President? Run, Rove, run.
Bring us together Karl.

Kevin, Landover, MD   January 10th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

EDWARDS CAN SEAL THIS

Edwards CAN assure the democrats a victory in the General Election.

1. Close ranks with Obama for the Change votes. Edwards should drop out NOW and endorse Obama. (Republicans stick together to achieve their gold’s all the time)

2. Since Edwards cannot possibly beat Hillary, why lose the parties chance? Just so Edwards can look like he is being strong and hanging in there.

THE QUESTION: Is it possible for Democrats to do the right and smart thing for their Party? Do Democrats always have to choose the loosing route?

Drop out NOW Edwards and become the Democrat’s HERO for CHANGE !

Ken   January 10th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Thank god that by November, 2008, no one will give a bleep about anything Karl Rove says!

Rove IS A LOSER   January 10th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Hey, Democratic Party! Let's give this guy FITS and have a 2008 Clinton/Obama Presidential Ticket...........that'll jerk a knot in Rove's shorts..........

jwilliams   January 10th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

As much as I hate to admit it, Karl Rowe is correct. Clinton needs to point the voting, "present" in a campaign ad. I need someone who has experience with making decisions and not straddling the fence.

With the major issues facing this country, we don't need someone who straddles the fence or will not take a stand on the difficult issues.

We don't know enough about Obama, except that he is a great orator. I need more than that from the next president of the United States.

Chris Tierkaa   January 10th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Rove must think we, the people of the United States of America, are really stupid and dumb. He is simply trying to attack Obama in the hope of (if Republican worship of his genius has gotten the better of him) possibly causing an Obama loss so Hillary gets elected, and the Republicans get to have a FIELD DAY with the Clintons. Rove, we read you loudly and clearly. You had the chance to walk away from your last job; this time, we will make sure you run in shame, if you have the legs to run.

SHAME ON YOU ROVE; SHAME, SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME. AND PLEASE SHUT UP!!

Thomas Oglesby, Los Angeles, Callifornia   January 10th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Why would anyone be interested in what Karl Rove has to say, much less believe it? He has more than proved that he is too smart for his own good, certainly for the good of our country, the way he relentlessly politicized the White House and everything Bush touched, reducing government to a series of political calculations. One would have to assume that anything he has to say to or about a Democrat is utterly disingenuous, and, at this point, utterly irrelevant.

Tony, Enterprise, Alabama   January 10th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I make it a rule never to agree with Karl Rove on anything.

For this one thing, I am making an exception. The news media is so enamored of Senator Obama they have given him a free ride on everything. As one previous blogger noted, this is not the second coming. Senator Obama has not yet, to my knowledge, walked on water. And, the last time I checked he was still woefully inadequate and unqualified to be President.

I feel dirty now for getting down there with Karl Rove. I think I'll take a shower and go vote for Hillary.

tim   January 10th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

"Lazy" is a word people like Rove to say "black".

Yes Obama isn't a leader in the Senate, but then name one two year senator that has been.

I have many issues with Obama, but as ex-aide to a Senator and a friend to a current aide he work ethic is pretty well known.

Lazy he isn't. Inexperience he is. Maybe even not effective. But calling him "lazy" is a just a code because Rove can't say what he really thinks, which is he's worried somebody who wouldn't pardon him might become President.

Geri   January 10th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I'm a staunch Democrat and think Rove is the scum of the earth BUT in this case he happens to be right. Obama does avoid the hard questions, doesn't vote except for saying present, and thinks talking change with nothing to back it up is ok. He is not JFK, Bobby Kennedy, or Martin Luther King.

Benny Larva   January 10th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Smart move, Karl. Poke a stick into the Obama camp to stir things up a little. But do not, repeat do not, attack Hillary.

Obama should consider hiring Karl to fight the vicious smear campaign the Clintons have lined up for him.

Bruce Taylor   January 10th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Very interesting,considering that Karl Rove has failed to ever rise to the truth,a lesson I am sure his mother taught him different but not his Commander in Chief.

Chris   January 10th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Wow,

As most people see this as a direct attack on Obama, this is more of an attack of Hillary. It's ovbious the Karl Rove doesn't want to see Hillary win the Democratic bid and he's obviously getting on Obama to crush her, anytime he has the opportunity.Rove needs to stay out of this. Just because Obama isn't doing things the way Rove wants him to, doesn't give Rove the right to attack him. Obama is not a "made man" or "puppet" unlike Bush.

Bill   January 10th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Karl Rove "insights" on Democratic candidates is about useful as a nice snake bite.
Rove represents the Dark side of American politics where the ends always justify the means. Just ask McCain about South Carolina in 2000 and NOW Ron Paul!
Rove is a masterful political tactician who puts winning in politics above the United States. This is a man who had the nerve to say that it was Congress that FORCED Bush's hand on the Iraq war implying it was Congress who rushed to war while promoting his book.

Bottom line, Rove's opinions count about as much as my Uncle Leo's. The only difference is that Rove's opinions have resulted in the loss of American lives, American civil liberties and hope.

Eric   January 10th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Is it me, or does Rove's rant sound awfully racist? Is another Republican showing his true "colors"?

Kevin Packard   January 10th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Rove and the rest of the Bush Administration had their shot, and managed to barg things up quite badly. Now, he's trying to reach out from the grave and influence the Democratic primary process.

Why might he do that? Because: Hillary is the preferred opponent of the Republicans. She will activate the opposition, and the Republicans stand a slim chance of beating her.

Obama, on the other hand, has more centrist appeal, as well as vertical appeal to certain voter segments. Obama would be far harder to beat in a general election.

ROVE: you have done enough to damage this country. Hush up. Go home.

Laura M.   January 10th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Anytime someone tries to be positive in politics there will be cynics and pathetic people like Karl Rove to try to knock them down. Fortunately, the power of hope is stronger. It sounds like Karl Rove could use some. Then again, maybe, he just needs a hug.

Laura M.   January 10th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Anytime someone tries to be positive in politics there will be cynics and pathetic people like Karl Rove to try to knock them down. Fortunately, the power of hope is stronger. It sounds like Karl Rove could use some. Then again, maybe, he just needs a hug.

Deborah, Carlsbad, CA   January 10th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Lazy” this is one of the most racist statements any white male can make about an Africa American man. Just when I thought that we could really have a debate about our future. He we go again. Let’s see only 46 and a contender for the White House, boy that’s sure being “lazy”. Karl just shut up and go spend your War/Oil money.

Denny McMahon   January 10th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I agree with Mary G in her comment on Rove's carefully chosen word "lazy" with regard to Obama, a black man. What sort of racist instinct impels one in such high position to choose that particular word? Karl knows the dark side of our culture very well. He knows our fears, anxieties, and prejudices, and he uses them all to manipulate, to politically kill, injure, cripple, any and all political opponents. It's what he does. Not a genius at all but simply as Mary G says a "morally bankrupt" person who will do anything to win. I hope this evil kind of "attack" on Obama, or anyone else, gets defeated in this election no matter who wins.

W. McGuire   January 10th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Has Karl Rove done anything of note lately? How unfortunate for ones only gift to be being able to see the negative in individuals.

Andy, New York, New York   January 10th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Karl Rove is a master political strategist. You may not share or agree with his actions as Bush's BRAIN, but the man kept Bush's competitor out in 2004.

That he would earlier support Obama against Hillary, then turn around and slam Obama, but not support Hillary against Obama, is what we have to read into here.

He knows the Republicans are not yet settled on a sure leader, as was the case with Hillary for Democrats, and so the case had to be made to do as much credible damage to Hillary, so he used Obama as his weapon of choice.

Now that Obama has gained almost equal national status as Hillary, Rove has turned on Obama until someone from the Republicans become a clear frontrunner. The name of the game is to damage whoever the Dems' frontrunner is and then work from the sidelines calling plays.

Clarence Styles   January 10th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Say what you want about Rove but he was spot on about Clinton. Even though Schrillary attacked Obama at debate by saying Obama said Edwards couldn't win, to her suprise, Edwards defended Obama and she then YELLED at them both (imagine if they yelled at her) & she complained (and the media reported)about piling on. Then she cried and played the victim saying if she is not elected we will go backwards (probably to the stone age). Guess you can fool most of the women all the time.

Schnarfe   January 10th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Darth Rove, what are you doing? Go ahead and try to play Obama and Clinton against each other. Darth Karl is out of luck! Who will be the next neoconservative puppet president?

A strawpoll-buying flip-flopper?

An unqualified fascist with no experience in national politics?

A retired Hollywood actor who helped Nixon evade persecution?

An imperialist war hawk masquerading as an independent?

A big-government backwoods preacher?

The neocon reign of terror is running into its last days!

Joman   January 10th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

For someone who is widely recognized for having illictly engineered Bush's 2000 selection and 2004 election, and who stated openly his intention of trying to create a permanent Republican majority (as if a permanent majority of any party would be healthy for our country!) – one can't help but distrust anything this creton says. The last thing we need is Karl Rove as a regular talking head pundit. That would be like having OJ as an expert panelist on Nancy Grace's show.

CDR   January 10th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

In reality, no candidate has provided a plan to fix the entire nation but we have to fix the current issues and we have seen the health care plans of each candidate. If there were other plans they haven't been seen. However, to change the nation we have to change the system and Change is in the air and Barack Obama is trying to change the system and deliver our Nation back to the American People.

You see, Barack Obama is Change! Obama's political style is different and not the old corrupted politics that has dominated Washington for decades. His way of thinking is different. His judgment is different. His way of leading is different. His vision for the country is one of unity, one of hope, and one that is lead by the people with elected officials who are accountable and answer to the people – and that is different. Obama is the Catalyst – the Leading voice of Change but the Change continues with each of us... you and I, as we each change what we expect from our Leaders and as we each exercise the power that is invested in us and Vote for Change. We must demand a better Nation at every level: better economic policy, better domestic policy, better foreign policy, a better more transparent and more competitive Government that works for the people to protect our interests and to protect our Future. The plan for change starts with us All, both you and I, voting for a change.

-CDR

roig   January 10th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Rove will be remembered as the genius who created the permanent Republican minority. He is little more than a short sighted political fixer who was unable to realize that the pact made with the Evangelicals would eventually destroy the party.

Roig

Bailey   January 10th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Karl Rove is one big lie. His negativity about anyone or anything is as good as an endorsement. I wish the press would not print anything that creature says. He's worse than OJ Simpson, and responsible for more attrocities than Bin Laden. Lies...Misinformation...Manipulation. Egregious!

MJ   January 10th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

I read most of you guys comments and it still doesn't change the fact I'm voting for Hilary.

Please Just Go Away   January 10th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

It's not up to Karl to pick the President anymore. Just please go away.

JA Cook   January 10th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Karl Rove , hmmm, last time I saw him was on the Charlie Rose show where he was telling about how the Democrats in Congress pushed a reluctant Bush administration into an unwanted Iraq War.

Sure, I can trust his perceptions.

Graham   January 10th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Anything that Rove says is a direct attack on the entire democratic party. He wants Hillary to win obviously because he believes that she is the easiest of the democratic candidates to be defeated by a Republican.

Dave in Wisconsin   January 10th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Both CNN and the Wall Street Journal made the mistake of paying attention to this shallow and opportunistic hack. Please ignore him.

Rishi   January 10th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Rove is just being a racist like he always is.

P_O   January 10th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

DId I just read that Karl Rove accused someone of being "calculating" ?

Bimmer   January 10th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

It goes to show that even a perennial enemy like Karl Rove can be moved by a display of emotions and passions. I think he finally realized how much abuse this lady has taken from all, including her husband and still did not breakdown into pieces or become an alcoholic like Betty Ford.

I for one, who took up running at age 50 and having completed ten marathons without any running background, am always looking for persons or events to inspire me.

I must admit after seeing her winning each debate and fighting for every vote when the odds are against her, she is an inspiring figure.

Bill Richardson does not inspire me becuase he cannot even keep a new years's resolution for losing weight.

Barack Obama does not inspire me because he is all talk. He was a drug addict at his youth and he is a poor role models for children who would think that if Obama could do drugs when young and run for the presidency of the USA, why cannot I?

Hillary, on the other hand, is an inspiring role models not only for our daughters but also for our sons.

dean   January 10th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

check out the video on you tube of obama refusing to put his hand on his heart during the pledge of alligance . who would vote for him

Frank, Dayton, Ohio   January 10th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Rove at first gives advice to Obama on how to defeat Clinton. Now he's railing on Obama's shortcomings. Frankly, "methinks he doth protest too much."

Sounds like the only person the Republican operative fears more than Hillary is Barach Obama.

Ryan, Los Angeles California   January 10th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Lauren,

"2. what does "on the Democratic race for the White house" mean? Bush and Rove are Republicans last I checked, and the race to the White House is not Democratic or Republican."

Elections are a "DEMOCRATIC" process. Democracy transcends politics. Yes, the race to the White House in this great country is Democratic because we (in theory) vote for the candidate of our choice. You are getting the "Democratic Party" confused with the word "democratic." There was no "typo".

I'm not nitpicky, but I couldn't bare the thought of you trying to "correct" someone like that at a party or something – it would be embarrassing.

b.harris   January 10th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Most Americans are smart enough not to care what Rove says.

dan   January 10th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

go to hell Mr Rove–you are a sleazy fraud and untrustworthy to the core

Wood, Chesapeake VA   January 10th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Mati January 10, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I hate to say I agree with what Rowe said. Just to have an idea of accusations would Obama face when he will run against Republicans. Don't forget, the Republican nominee will be a man, so it will be more difficult to harass the candidate and supporters as is done now with Hillary. The way she is treated by media and 'all boys club' is just a proof that America is a gender segregated society with double standards for men and women.
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Mati, I agree with you 100% women are treated as if they are inferior to men.This is america 2008 and women are still not TREATED EQUAL look at the salary difference between a woman and man with both performing the same job.

rw   January 10th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

May the politics for mature audiences begin!

Rove is an astute technocrat to be watched and analyzed.

Yvonne   January 10th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

It is becoming clear that Bildenberg may be planning (with Rove here now) on Hillary getting nominated (as I was for her in past, but now I am wondering of her getting paid off) and all of us are afraid of her doing what "They" want and not the American People and easily go to war with Iran for whatever made-up reasons. Please stop trying to help the admin by smearing Ron Paul or any other fair candidate. It makes me change away from your channel like Glen Beck has done before after I quit watching Fox.

Vincent, Tamaqua, Pa   January 10th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

he plays into the narrative that black people are naturally lazy.

hegb2000   January 10th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Karl Rowe lives in the moon...land! Please land!

jms58   January 10th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Carl need to slither back under that garbage dump that he came from.
He bears the blame for most of the mess this country is in today. History will
show what his legacy will be.

mark wilkes barre pa   January 10th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Sounds like you all bought it hook line and sinker ,,, Rove comes out of the wood work and you all go crazy,, mean while he's sitting back reading all your thoughts and using them to help his employer the candidate,,, Its never been about how smart HE is,, It's about how predictable you are,,How predictable the dem strategy is , and how predictable the media is. He speaks and then sheppards the masses of mis-guided thoughts to rally againts him by supporting the wrong candidate HE THINKS he can defeat with the candidate he has been hired to help. Does this make sense DEM/LIBS ? Probably not,,,,,,And the republicans are stupid ?

Ken Newton   January 10th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

How dare this man who should be in jail starts ranting once again! This country needs great change as the Bush government has run this country into the ground both domestically and internationally.

Craig   January 10th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Why are we reporting to what Rove has to say? This scumback should be locked up years ago.

Nathaniel   January 10th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Why is the press even given attention to this war mongering, hateful liar?
He is a cheat and deserves to be punished for what he has done.

Erik in CLT   January 10th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

CNN giving ink to Rove's opinion? LIterally hours on Hillary's tear? Why don't you commit The Best Political Team's brainpower to something more substantive than this?

CNN should leave the spinning to the wind (and FOX) and give us objective profiles on each candidate, their records and current positions on real issues. We rely on you to inform us before our choice as voters is whittled down to nothing.

That Rove is still getting any CNN ink is disturbing. It is disappointing.

Please, unless the story involves Rove going to prison, leave any reporting on this irrelevant, muckraking, patriot-cum-traitor to the talent at FOX News.

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Bruce   January 10th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Rove should be a convicted felon. His opinions only play to the most right wing segment of the Republican Party, just like his "mentor" Bush. No intelligent person, regardless of nationality, gives Rove's opinions any credence whatsoever.

Brad, Stockton, CA   January 10th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

This worthless excuse for a human should be in jail. Why does the Wall Street Journal or any other bit or piece of the media give this f&#%$@* idiot a soapbox? I'm sure it's just filler for unsold advertising space – when I stopped buying the WSJ I knew my cancellation didn't hurt their bottom line, but eliminating my tiny support sure made me feel better as a person.

Mrs. America   January 10th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I think Rove and Larry Craig should get an apartment and room together. They would be excellent company for each other in that they both love the limelight, no matter how pathetic it makes them look. It is also people like them that continue to make U.S. politics such an ugly thing.

Smurfysax   January 10th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Why would any self respecting person, Democrat specifically even give ear to what Karl Rove has to say regarding the presedential candidates, inparticularly the Democratic candidates. This man undeniably ducked and dodged prosecution (with a little help I might add from the Bush elite powers that be) when he worked for the George W. Bush establishment. NOW he's trying to stir up the Democratic race in an effort to divert attention away from the Republications in the hopes that a fight amongst the Democrats will cause chaos and dissention which would give them, the Republicans a chance to pounce and ultimately win the race. That is of course, unless it's stolen again.

As for the ugliness, politics is, will be and has always been ugly. I can't believe the American public, the general population is weak minded enough to believe everything they / we hear the politicians say anyhow. People can't make up their own mind anymore because they are accustomed to having EVERYTHING spoon fed to them, everything. Let's get back to the basic and place the power back into the hands of the American public. We'll decide the best candidate and elect him/her ourselves. What a disgrace we've become in this country… And we call ourselves "FREE".

Angela   January 10th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

He makes Cheney look like a choir boy. He's just happy to be stirring the pot again.
He reminds me of the mean little doctors in a Stephen King novel called Insomnia.

marko polo   January 10th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Karl Rove is an absolute swine. Obama needs to strike back at this pig – and the quicker the better!!

GaryO Virginia Beach   January 10th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Carl Rove is criticizing Obama in order to help Obama through the primaries and into the general election . . . where the Republicans can crush him.

Carl Rove criticizes Obama and praises Hillary because he knows that the average Democrat is likely to do the opposite of what Karl Rove says.

Make sense?

Carl Rove does not want Hillary ito get past the primaries because she would be tough opposition to any Republican. Therefore, he praises her with the hope that Demcorats will act in opposition to his recommendations.

And in the end, if Rove has his way, a Republican will defeat the softer opponent (Obama) in the general election.

Art, Del Mar, CA   January 10th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Rove belongs behind bars...PERIOD!!!!

Brigitte   January 10th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

This election is so about sexism. It's disgusting from Rove to Bloomberg. Why would Bloomberg not enter the race if Obama wins the nomination, but would if Clinton wins? They are almost identical on the issues. This little rich man is a disgusting misogynist. The big question is, will the American people be bought by a billionaire. I'm so sick of this election already.

Chris   January 10th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Rove is a traitor and a fascist and should be treated as such. His opinions are irrelevant to any true patriotic American citizen.

amandi anaeze   January 10th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

please leave Carl alone, i guess he is advertising himself for a job!!!!!

1222ban   January 10th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

just get a life>>> talk talk talk

Captain America   January 10th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Come on, give Rove some credit.

He fooled how many Americans into believing George Bush was worthy of being President?

ZH   January 10th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Looks like in teh message board, Hillary lovers are liking Karl Rove very much. He will become Hillary's national security advisor, I believe....Hillary, no different from Bush...

keep the peace   January 10th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Why would Karl Rove give Senator Obama advise on how to defeat Senator Clinton and then turn on him?
How could Rove have such a dislike for Senator Obama's behavior but likes him enough to give advise on how to defeat someone else? Wouldn't be peer pressure would it?

Soothsayer   January 10th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Please watch this movie for the latest in politics. http://zeitgeistmovie.com/

andrew k   January 10th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

he just wants people to vote for clinton so the repubs can rip her in the general election , hillary has no shot in the general election , too high of an unfavorability rating, and the repubs know that.

Dwayne   January 10th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Rove's heart pumps dooky.

R, Boston MA   January 10th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

LAZY?!?! OMG, how offensive can you get? Karl Rove, can you just disappear already?

just a thought   January 10th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Just a thought if I am a dem taking away Republican volts would't you attack me.

JP Austin   January 10th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Move on Fatso! Your slimeball tactics are so transparent.

Werrason   January 10th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

WHO IS ROVE? BUSH STRATEGIST?
HAHAHAHA
BUSH never gained nor in 2000 not anymore in 2004. It had gained by fraud then Rove is not Strategist,
hahaha Oh my God

Eric   January 10th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Seriously ! Why is Rove given ANY notice any more ???

And why would a Democrat take any advice from the man who is one of the Four Neocons Of The Apocalypse?

jeff   January 10th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Interesting that the Bush go-to guy for hatchet jobs has Obama in his sights. He must believe Obama has a chance and Hillary is fading (somewhat). Go Obama! Go Hillary! Get these self-rightious political creatures out of the White House, out of the spheres of influence, out of sight and mind. The international/political perception of the USA as arrogant and dangerous was caused by neo-con advisors and politicians in thrall to BushCheney. These dangerous pols have created a nearly impossible situation for whoever leads this nation after the election.

JohnT   January 10th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Forget Rove and look at Obama. Here is a man whose principal talent seems to be making seemingly inspiring, but in the end, empty speeches. He's got no record and cannot point to any real achievements. Do yourself a favor and make up a job description for the job of president, and then measure every candidate against it. Maybe none of the current crop make the grade, but any fair ranking of them, in terms of real capability to get things done in Washington, Obama will be at the bottom.

Duncan, Richmond, VA   January 10th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I don't like him, but you have to admit he is brilliant.

Dwayne   January 10th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Criticizing Barack Obama only enlightens us to his desparate atempt to hide what really wants to say. Rove's heart pumps dooky. If anyone takes anything he says with anything more than a grain of salt...then they're just as idiotic.

Karl Rove resigned because he was a failure just like others of the Bush Administration.

Here's to Karl and his deceptive, crooked ways...lay down your political career and come out with your hands where our eyes can see.

reachingnewlows   January 10th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Why is it news that a partisan republican who is the "brain" behind an administration that has flautned the law is making unsubstantiated attacks against political rivals? It is unbelievably irresponsible of this organization to reprint his unsubstantiated attacks without even attempting to determine if there is any truth to his allegations. Yet another transparent attack from corporate america against the party of responsibility.

DoYouKnowObamaHussein   January 10th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

How many of you guys know who Obama is? If yes, for how long do you know him? Do you know what he stands for?

If your answer to any of these questions, then think twice before you vote for him. Obama talks so much about Change. But my question is simple:

Can he change his position on human lives? I think Obama values politics much more than human lives. Here is why:

Obama voted against requiring medical care for aborted fetuses who survive. That is really sad. He voted NO twice. Google the word Obama and BAIPA to see what I mean.

Secondly, Obama portrays himself as a uniter (blue and red, blacks and whites) but at the same time, he goes to a church that promote "Black Value Systems"

http://www.tucc.org/about.htm

1. Commitment to God
2. Commitment to the Black Community
3. Commitment to the Black Family
4. Dedication to the Pursuit of Education
5. Dedication to the Pursuit of Excellence
6. Adherence to the Black Work Ethic
7. Commitment to Self-Discipline and Self-Respect
8. Disavowal of the Pursuit of "Middleclassness"
9. Pledge to make the fruits of all developing and acquired skills available to the Black Community
10. Pledge to Allocate Regularly, a Portion of Personal Resources for Strengthening and Supporting Black Institutions
11. Pledge allegiance to all Black leadership who espouse and embrace the Black Value System
12. Personal commitment to embracement of the Black Value System.

What would you say if we replace the word "Black" with "White". I guess you will all say it is a KKK church. Think twice.

Just in case you'd want to know, I am black but will NOT vote another black who support killing of fetus.

Joseph   January 10th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

If I were barack I'd spin Rove's comments back at him, but most importantly, back at the Bush administration. It would go something like this: "Here is a man, the brain behind the most divisive administration in American history. He leaves abruptly from office on the run from possible corruption charges. Seeing Hillary Clinton up in the polls for the last 12 months caused him to send me an open letter 'teaching' me how to attack her. And then suddenly, as soon as I have started winning elections he is attacking ME! His main objective is to create discord and divisiveness within the Democratic party in order to better facilitate a Republican victory in '09. The actions of Karl Rove goes to show that, as a man with much influence in Washington the last 7 years of this administration, is what represents the Bush administration... Divisiveness, political gaming, causing confusion of the public's reality, etc... This is the very reason I am running.. to get rid of this very thing within our Government."

The above would be a great way to spin it back against the Bush administration and give Karl Rove a real good reason to shut his mouth for good.

Hogar of Denver   January 10th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Karl must be flip flopping on which Democrat's Justice Deprtment is less likely to indict him.

Marge Hibbing Mn   January 10th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I think Obama is already getting advice from rove. He is sure using those all republican points. One think rove did say was true. Obama likes to "speech it up", but he nevers tells people what he stands for, what he wants to do, what he has done. He never votes on a critical vote, he has never written a bill, he listed a lot of bills he drafted, but on further research, he sure didn't. He said he co-sponsored bills. Sure he did but the ones he co-sponsored, over half the senate did also. So why did he even bother to list them. Maybe he though people wouldn't check. What got me is the 150 not voting records.

CJM, Bakersfield, California   January 10th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Gee, I wonder why Karl Rove is making negative comments about Obama and (somewhat) positive comments about Hillary? Could it be that he and his fellow party members would rather see Hillary win the primary? If she wins, there could very well be a coalescing of the Republican party around whomever their candidate may be as a direct backlash to the Clinton candidacy. He knows that the Clinton's inspire extreme (unwarranted) hatred in the Republican party and that is their best chance of retaining the White House. As usual, he is playing sneaky games and trying to influence the process to his own sinister advantage. God deliver us from partisan Republicans!!

Alexander   January 10th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Rove knows... His main objective is to rally the Dems to support Hillary Clinton to support the NEO-CON agenda.

Don't vote for hate   January 10th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

If anyone is waging a lazy campaign it's Fred Thompson. I've seen more active capaigning for sophmore class secretary!

And what makes Rove think someone witht he class and intelligence of Obama will have anything to do with him? No one else wants to – not even the Republicans.

kim portland, oregon   January 10th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

i was wondering when this POS was gonna rear his ugly head! go away, you hateful man!

EvilKarl   January 10th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

VERY REVEALING THAT A JWHITE SOUTHERN JERK FROM TEXAS SHOULD CALL A "BLACK" MAN "LAZY" HMMMMMM RACIST MABEY?

Mark Anthony   January 10th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Of course he would attack Obama now because since Obama's sweeping victory in Iowa, Republicans are now more scared of losing to him than they are to Clinton. Let people like Rove say what they want. The next president of the U.S. will be whichever of the two (Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama) the Democrats nominate. It's funny how the entire Republican platform until this time has been "I can beat Hillary Clinton" - no ideas for the economy, the occupation of Irak, resolving the immigration crisis, and now their platform will likely switch to "I can beat Barack Obama" (even though they can't).

Ron   January 10th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Rove is scared to death of an Obama nomination. He knows that the selection of Clinton is the Republican's best shot at retaining the White House. A nominated Sen. Clinton will never attract independent-minded voters, leaving the independent swing vote to the Republicans.

Obama, on the other hand, will dominate the swing vote and ride like JFK into the White House.

This is not to say that Rove doesn't ALWAYS means what he says about the Democrates, just that everything he says is meant to ensure that Sen. Clinton has the best shot at primary success. He may not be playing in the game any longer, but he's still coaching from the sidelines.

CS   January 10th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

It must aggravate the hell out of you lefties to start seeing the warts on your annointed!! Just wait, it will get worse, Obama has done nothing, but you all want him for president because he is a smooth talker. You are morons and sheep!

Rene   January 10th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Karl Rove's Song

I got a shiny saw blade
All I need's a volunteer
I'll cut you in half
While you're smilin' ear to ear
And the freedom that you sought
Driftin' like a ghost amongst the trees
This is what will be
This is what will be (this is what will be)

Now there's a fire down below
But it's coming up here
So leave everything you know
Carry only what you fear
On the road the sun is sinkin' low
There's bodies hangin' in the trees
This is what will be (this is what will be)
This is what will be

Magic - Bruce Springsteen

david Neunuebel   January 10th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

At this point in politics, if Karl Rove says anything bad about you it's a good thing. Rove has already been "coronated" the village idiots brain. How bad could it be if he said something disparaging about you or your campaign? Probably a sure election victory.

Jeanie   January 10th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

To Carl Roves I say OBAMA 2008.

Raul Panetka   January 10th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

When is someone going to start the
Barack conversation about reparations for African Americans???
The air will go out of his balloon pretty quick.

EvilKarl   January 10th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

WHO CARES WHAT VICIOUS KARL ROVE THINKS, THIS CREEP HAS DONE ENOUGH DAMAGE TO OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM, HIS LIES AND CHARACTER ASSASINATION METHODS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REVEALED FOR DECADES. NOT TO MENTION HE IS A TRAITOR AND SHOULD BE IN PRISON. I WISH THE PRESS WOULD STOP CATERING TO THIS JERK AND REFUSE TO PRINT ANY MORE OF HIS LIES!

Michael Bent   January 10th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Karl Rove is in no position to constructively cretise none of these presidental
candidates.
Karl was one of the main adviser to this present administration which has
plunged this country into disaster and ambarrassment.

C B   January 10th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I thought Karl Rove said Hillary was going to win the nomination, now the republicans figure that if its Hillary or Obama they can win. Thats why Im for John Edwards the candidate that will best beat the republican party.

Maria   January 10th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

This is the game of divide and conquer. First against Hillarly and now against Obama, so that both camps continue to blow each other upart. Watch out Democrats! Rove is as evil as they come.

MarkieBee, Sacramento, Calif.   January 10th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

This is for Jane from New York, New York at 4:20 p.m.:

http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/ObamaBlueprintForChange.pdf

I know it's probably a little too deep and detailed for you, being 64 pages and all, but here's Obama's Blueprint For Change. He's got a plan and has always had a plan. You'd know that if you weren't so busy being Hillary's sock puppet. Do some research. It's been on his Web site (barackobama.com) for months now. Where's Hillary's plan? Is it locked up in Arkansas under her orders? Has her corporate string holders given her the command to release yet? Has Mark Penn polled enough people yet? Does she need to take some more money in from companies busy outsourcing American jobs to afford to print it out? You really want to get into the "present" votes again? Ask the Planned Parenthood of Illinois if they had a problem with his "present " votes. Hillary sends that mailer saying he's not pro-choice. Just another lie from Hillary. Hillary's vote and speech authorizing the Iraq War certainly trumps any vote Obama has missed. I'm sure Hillary wishes she had voted "present" for that one – or stayed away all together. But her pollsters said she had to look tough once the 2008 campaign kicked off, so she got all bellicose and started spouting things that were half-truths at best, that the NIE would have raised a red flag on if she had only take the time to read the thing.

Obama's has passed more substantive legislation in the senate than Hillary has in half as much time. He brought health care to 150,000 poor kids in Illinois and brought tough ethics reform laws to a state that hadn't had any reform in more than a generation. He helped stop Illinois' flawed capital punishment system that had 13 men falsely on death row. He also helped pass ethics legislation in the U.S. senate that has forced Clinton to reveal that she takes private jet rides from Vinod Gupta's company Survey USA, the Clinton News Network's chief polling company – and a company that gave Bill Clinton $3.2 million this summer for "consulting work." Say what? $3.2 million? For what, how to skew national polls for Hillary?

Jane, I've answered your challenge to Obama supporters. Now answer mine to Hillaryites. Please list for me the changes that Hillary says she made over 35 years of public service. Then I'll need a list of substantive bills that Hillary has AUTHORED and had passed as a U.S. Senator. I'll be perched right here waiting for your answer.

Eric   January 10th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Karl Rove = Bush's Brain
Bush Calls him Turd Blossom
Bush's Brain = ???

As bad as Karl Rove is, what does it say about those that invite him into their circle...

Regards,

E

Lisa Gross   January 10th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Who cares what that has-been, dried-up, so-yesterday, unattractive, felon has to say about anything! He isn't fit to wipe the boots of Barack Obama! Rove go somewhere and get a tan, loose some weight, get eye-laser surgery and keep your uninformed comments to yourself!

DS   January 10th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

How do you know that this is not one of Karl Rowe's strategies?

Anne E., SLC   January 10th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Get thee hence, Karl.....

J Carpenter   January 10th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Put that guy in jail where he belongs... who give a rat's what he thinks.

Brucey   January 10th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Karl Rove has said time and again- take your opponents greatest strength and turn it into a weakness. This is just what he's tried to do here....cheap isn't it.

Nathan, Melbourne, Victoria   January 10th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Spot on Rove. Obama is a rare talent and an inspirational speaker, but in politics you have to make stands on issues, produce plans and achieve. In these three areas Obama is MIA.

Cathy, Peoria AZ   January 10th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Karl Rove is a despicable human being. He, along with others, helped elect the worst President this country has ever seen. I recently saw a bumper sticker which said "I didn't think I could miss Nixon." How true.
This man needs to return to the private sector, never to be heard from again and let those who wish to lead America discuss their vision and let the electorate decide.

lastinline   January 10th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Mmmm...Karl Rove; a true American Corporatist! Mr. Plutocracy! He'll stoop so low to reach so high. DoughBoy, just go away you fool! Just go away!

Robert, Denve   January 10th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

I think Dashing got it right. Rove wants to weaken all Dem candidates; typical divide and conquer strategy.

badgervan   January 10th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Who is this Rover fellow?

brc   January 10th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

do I need to add that rove is totally feckless? rove is totally feckless.

JB Boston MA   January 10th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!

Rove gives advice to Hillary and critisizes Obama! Ask yourself, why?

Why you say? Because he wants Hilary to get the nod. He is going to love bashing her, chewing her up, and spitting her out.

That is exactly what will happen if she gets the nomination.

How is she going to run on experience against McCain? SHE CAN'T!

She will get abused!

Don't fall into his trap!

Justin   January 10th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Pay no mind to what Karl Rove has to say. He has more baggage than O'hara International airport

K-Romeo   January 10th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

If you havebeen apart of the past, you havebeen apart of the problem. The change we need isn't that of a black president but and honest president with new ideas and visions, and that candidate is, Obama. I would be ashame if I was Hillary or any of the other candidates to say they have experiece and have served time in the office making changes. What I'm trying to say is, look at our world today and were it stands, and listen to the candidates bragging about being apart of bringing it to this place. A lot of people just don't get it, especially the other candidates. If Obama was white or any other race I would support him for his belief, his vision, and most important of all, his inexperience. I really wouldn't support him if he had the kind of experience that have our country in the state its in today. New ideas, new visions is what we need and if a white, black, mexican or other can bring this about, I'm all for him. K-Romeo Southfield MI

Barry   January 10th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Karl Rove has proven to be such a liar and hypocrite, who listens to him anyway.

Xavier   January 10th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

I wondered how long it would take Karl Rove to chime in and give his opinions. Time for him to just go away...

Ionel wechsler   January 10th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I came to the US as a legal refugee, from the comunist system, 43 years ago.
The first 25 years I supported the republican party giving them money and voted for their candidates.
I became disenchanted with them and since than I am an independent , practically voting only for the democratic candidates.
A few days ago, a friend of mine who is a convinced republican, sent me in an e-mail an article
Who is Obama?
and it looks like more details can be found in Snopes.com
If even half of what is asserted in this article is true, than it is scary.
Usually the media scrutinizes the candidates, looks into their past, etc.
You have done a very thorough job for Mrs Clinton but I did not hear anything in regard to Obama and I wander why?
Obama's mother is white. Why does he not talk about her and this part of his family? Is it for political reasons?
Sincerely yours

Nick   January 10th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I apologize for my earlier remark: it was inconsiderate and wholly un-called-for. The fact of Carl Rove's inability to control, or at least manage his weight is irrelevant to his former position as a controller or manager of our politico-economic system. My conjoinment of the two concepts was inappropriate.

... I think.

Noans   January 10th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Karl Rove is a bigot and a coward, who continues to perpetuate an outdated racist stereotype of blacks, by referring to Obama as "lazy." Time for Rove to put on a uniform and go and fight in Iraq. Oh, I forgot, Rove, like Bush, Cheney, Wolfowitz and their yes men, don't fight in wars, they just start them.

Justin   January 10th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Who cares what Karl Rove has to say. Im simply floored at how the Bush and Co. talks about morals when they are some of the most amoral people ever to walk the earth. Bush and Karl Rove have about as much morals as one of Bin Laden's recruits.

steve   January 10th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

the obama campaign will probably gain even more supporters because that windbig is criticizing barack. keep talking karl!

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

that's so racist

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Just more political strategy from Rove. He wants Clinton to be the nominee- all the neo-cons do. Its a sure money maker and way to revitalize their base. The conservative talk shows love the Clintons!

Nehrwr   January 10th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I absolutely LOVE THIS!!! This is a classic case of "reverse psychology"! The Republicans WOULD LOVE for Hillary Clinton to win, because she's probably the ONE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE they can beat. Hillary brings out the worse in the Republicans, she's seen as divisive, and yada yada yada. THEY ARE MOST CONCERNED about Obama, then Edwards, EITHER of which will beat ANY of their prospects.

I hope people are able to see through this 'red herring', but likely...they won't!

Rove is at his best...once again!

Drew, Appleton   January 10th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Can someone please shoot this man into the sun?

pbj, San Ramon, CA   January 10th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Here's the play: the Republicans want Obama to be the candidate, so Rove criticizes Obama, driving Democratic voters to support him.

What   January 10th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

If Rove is for or against any Dem he has a hidden agenda whatever it is, it isn't in the best interest of the Dem party. I would advice everyone to ignore him.

Gardner Waterberry   January 10th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Anyone with some common sense can see Rove's angle in writing the op-ed: as a partisan Republican, he would much rather see Hillary win the nomination as opposed to Obama because he thinks it will be an easier victory against her. In fact, many Republicans secretly (or not so secretly) wish she would win because they think it will be a slam-dunk in the general election that she would lose. Barack on the other hand is too visionary and too attractive to minority voters for the Republicans to feel comfortable. Finally, I will add my own op-ed: the Republicans are going to lose more seats in Congress and the presidential election because bush is so hated in America.

Brian   January 10th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I look forward to dancing on Rove's grave.

deroy   January 10th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

obama – the man with the resume written by HOAX, Inc.

karl rove a dumb man who basically was assigned to read election maps and 'attended several colleges' to keep his substanial butt out of the military.

Mike Birmingham, AL   January 10th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I was wondering when this slime was going to come crawling out from under his rock.

Nick   January 10th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I am repeatedly astonished that so many people ascribe so much putative influence and intelligence to a man who has cunningly maneuvered himself into the stunning position of ... humorous political sideshow / sniping fat guy.

Wonderful!

Cherrib   January 10th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Isn't Rove the cunning little fox?

Mary Oesterling   January 10th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

It pains me to agree with Karl Rove on anything. But I think we should call Barrack Obama "Prince of Platitudes." In other words, WHERE'S THE BEEF?

Patty D.   January 10th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Karl Rove is a PATHETIC has been. After a humiliating defeat in 2006, Rove and his ilk will smear any Democrat. And talk about lazy, Rove and his Swiftboaters did nothing but slash and burn any one in their way. From Ann Richards to John McCain. I blame the entire mess we have in Washington squarely at his feet.

Steve   January 10th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Let's see, a whole bunch of you are are now for BHO because Tsar Rove is after him?? On that basis, Democrats may want to nominate Chavez or Kim Jong Il, since Republicans are not enamored of these two either.

What happened to objective evaluation? You should be asking ALL the candidates for details of their plans for fixing America after 8 years of Cheney/Rumsfeld/Rove running amok.

Eight years of GWB potentially followed by eight years of BHO, who to date has no plan, only slogans and rock star appeal? Let all the candidates unveil their detailed plans now, NOT after the media has chosen the candidates for us.

But of course, in America, only rock star appeal counts! Maybe Democrats should elect Elvis' ashes (with apologies to Elvis) to be the Democratic nominee for President! Or maybe even Sanjay Malakar?

Mark, Brown Summit NC   January 10th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I guess about all of the bad things hasve been said here already. So I must agree with each and every one. The bad ones are the ones I agree with, too many to read.

Troy   January 10th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

The reason Obama is a "clean slate" is that he HAS NOT EVER DONE ANYTHING!
In the Illinois State Senate when he bothered to show up to vote, he voted "present." He has not produced a single piece of significant legislation in his time in the US Senate. (Why does Hilary have the overwhelming support of her Senate colleagues?) In the year since he was named Chairman of The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he has yet to call a SINGLE meeting. Does he think our foreign relations are in such good shape that no meeting was needed?

What has he done other than brilliantly deliver speeches largely written by others off of a teleprompter?

Obama wasn't practicing a "new" kind of politics when he sued to have Jack Ryan's divorce papers unsealed in his Senate Campaign – which of course resulted in Ryan dropping out of the race and Obama winning easily.

I'm a life long Democrat and never thought I'd say it, but Karl Rove is right.

Nari, Pleasanton,CA   January 10th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

The Republicans are panicking that Hillary may not be there for them to trash. This is the only reason Frankenrove has taken any interest in Obama. They don;t say or do anything without a sinister motive. To all those who still support them after 12 years of steady downward slide I have a few bridges to sell in the Bay Area. In fact one of them is very attractive and huge and is called the Golden Gate!

Wayne Smith   January 10th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I have been looking at all of the different political analysis of Barrack Obama loss in New Hampshire. It is amazing to me that no one is not looking at the demographic of the area as well as the voting history of the New England area.
I live in the New England Area for 2 years as a Black citizen from the South. Therefore I have seen racism disguise itself in many ways. However, The citizens of New England in particular New Hampshire and Massachusetts have continually done one thing during my living in that area. They will say whatever is the political correct thing to say in public, whether that is in an anonymous poll or in a survey. But when they get in the booth they have voted as a majority in favor for a more establishes white ideal or candidate.
Why do you think they have a primary instead of causes? In Caucuses the have to live up to there comments in public. In a primary no one knows what went on behind close doors.
This is taken from when I notice during living in the area. People who were Caucasians were prejudice against other Caucasians, i.e., protestant against catholic, protestant and catholic against Jewish people...etc and so on. So you can imagine the overall disgusted against black.
Now let me add before the nay sayer come out that this is not against all Caucasians people in the New England area, just the majority. I have seen this time, and time again when the Tom Bradley affect comes out that polls and survey will say that a minority issue will pass. However, when the voting starts it’s a totally different affair.
For the media, an political analysis to ignore the history of the New England Area is to insure that polls when they come out in the future about this area will always be off by a very, very significant amount.

jack, NC   January 10th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Rove put Bush in office. Shouldn't that be more than enough to prove that he knows a little something about politics?

chyke   January 10th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Woh......Karl Rove cricizing Obama? that's a good sign for him. To Obama, whatever you're doing, keep doing it, you're on the right tract. I can now see that there's a chance of you winning the general election!!!!!!

Dave   January 10th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Karl Rove is the type of man the world could do without. What a scum bag.

Anthony   January 10th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Boy, are the Republicans salivating at the chance to run against Hillary in the general election or what?!? All you have to do is think what are the Repubs.' motives to try to smear Barack and to even go as far as praising Hillary.

Many of my Repub friend admittedly say they don't want to see Barack get the Dem nomination.

As much as the status quo may try to tear us down, Dems. and Repubs alike, we know this: "YES WE CAN!"

Tom   January 10th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

"Man behind the curtain...? " We can still see the shape of his swollen head behind the curtain... or is that just his ego?

Mindy Chatsworth, California   January 10th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

This is only the beginning. Karl Rove is a master at manipulation and the promulgation of lies and distortion. It is interesting that he has now set his sights on Obama. Before he was reserving his usual propaganda for Hillary Clinton. He invented the whole idea of "wedge issue politics" in presidential campaigns. So why shouldn't he be underhanded and dirty enough to start playing Obama and Clinton supporters off against each other? But he is so transparent that I am beginning to think the old master is losing his touch. Maybe a little senility setting in, hopefully?

I really wish this man could be put on trial for the criminal that he is, so we could throw him in jail and let him sit there planning his revenge or comeback or reincarnation or whatever. It's a shame that we have to read this filth.

Well, so it begins again. The question is, will the American public allow themselves to be manipulated like a bunch of frightened sheep. We need to show some strength and guts this time around. America, do not be fooled again by this creep.

Saundra Tucson   January 10th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Rove is scum, and as one person has said, morally bankrupt but not stupid. Get thur your dislike and think seriously about what he is saying. Obama is a first term US Senator and doesn't have much of a record. Do your homework people and find out what his state record is as well as his current record. There is some truth to what Rove is pointing out. Let's all not get caught up in the feel good. That is what happened in 2000 and look where we are now. I am looking for substance and not fantasy, so far Obama is all fantasy and no substance.

jimk518   January 10th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Just remember, this is the man who's big idea was to create a "permanent Republican majority" in this country. So much for his good judgement. The past 7 years have been a complete disaster for Democrats and Republicans alike. The only difference is that the Republicans are afraid to admit it. I defy anybody to make a list of the truly positive accomplishments that have come out of their self-created mess. Personally, I think Karl Rove and Fats Limbaugh were twin uglys who were born to the same big fat mama and then seperated at birth. They both look equally bloated and stupid to me, and they are both equally disgusting. I'm thinking they each only got half of the brain. Just my opinion, folks. Don't get yer panties in a bunch....

concerned cit   January 10th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Snippets from Rove's article: You to love the racial undertones – love use facetiously of course. I guess the shameless republicans will have no problem throwing that in the play should obama win the nomination.

"Sen. Hillary Clinton won working-class neighborhoods and less-affluent rural areas. Sen. Barack Obama won the college towns and the gentrified neighborhoods of more affluent communities."

Gentrified: term usually used in describing the displacement of lowerclass minorities by more affluent groups from a community.

"His trash talking was an unattractive carryover from his days playing pickup basketball at Harvard, and capped a mediocre night."

Pick up basketball even at Harvard. Just a reminder that this guy Obama is black.

"He is often lazy, given to misstatements and exaggerations and, when he doesn't know the answer, too ready to try to bluff his way through."

Lazy: How often has this word been used to steriotype black people.

These tactics are shameless and dispicable and I hope that the American people do not tolerate in this day and age.

Lastly:
"When it comes to making the case against Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Obama comes across as a vitamin-starved Adlai Stevenson. His rhetoric, while eloquent and moving at times, has been too often light as air."

Criticized for not being harsh enough on Hillary. No surprise coming from Rove. The whole idea is to unite, not tear people to shreds.

Beatriz Bass   January 10th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

You really have GUTS Mr. Rowe!

My advise to you is exactly what His Majesty the King of Spain Don Juan Carlos de Borbon told President Chavez "Why don't you shut up Mr. Rowe"

Richard   January 10th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

He appears to change positions as often as is neccesary to get press.

Marc Kenyon   January 10th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

If Karl Rove finds fault with you, you know you must be really doing something right.

If I were Barack Obama I would take this as a compliment and even use Rove's shrill insults in my TV commercials.

aware   January 10th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

I am not a Rove fan, but his article is on target.

Accountability is important!

Robert J. Samuelson in an article titled "The Big Lie of 2008" writes, "Candidates can't keep the promises they're making about our kids' economic futures."

He also writes, "The hypocrisy is especially striking in Obama. He courts the young, promises "straight talk" and offers himself as the agent of "change." But his conspicuous omissions constitute "crooked talk" and silently endorse the status quo."

URL: http://www.newsweek.com/id/88764

bob e alaska   January 10th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

what is wrong whit all of of you why have you so much hate for any one maybe god will help you ask him.

Bart Simpson   January 10th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Karl Rove is an idiot.

keep the peace   January 10th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Lets put two and two togather. Rove said Senator Obama avoided voting on any of their crap. I wonder why. Now, Senator Obama is running for President talking about change. Out of all the slogans he could have chosen. He was there he knows the underhanded things they are doing and are trying to do. Most of these things should be ovious to everybody based on the conditions we are living with.
The only thing they pass laws on is to get more money out of our pockets or a way to give it to somebody else.
Wakeup people. They don't enfoce the laws; only the ones that pertain to us to keep us in check and control us. If you call being able to go back and forth to work, walk the streets or spending my money is freedom I'd rather die.

Do you know where I live we have to get a permit to have a yard sale in our own yards.
Do you know the laws are setup so that you don't prosper; if you do make it over that hurdle their way of keeping it from getting out hand and getting it back is through the estate tax. They don't feel that your children or grandchildren should prosper just because you did.

Wakeup people!
Have you tried to enforce any of these so called rights they say you have. Have you realized that they take almost 50% of your income. They take your tax money and give it to the so called poor ( welfare receipients) on their income taX returns for them to spend so they can say the economy is fine people are spending. For God's sake wakeup! How much wicked, crookedness has to come out of Washington before say enough is enough? We don't live forever! Our children are coming up behind up.

Kevin   January 10th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Hmmmm...this coming from a man who got a lazy Texan elected twice to the Presidency. Not certain what to make of it other than....1, he's still a Republican operative and is trying to shape the Democratic race for the lazy Republicans...or 2, he's a racist....or 3, he needs to go away and the sooner the better!

rob   January 10th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

we are counting the days until karl rove retires.
seriously guy, stfu already.

Connie, Richmond, CA   January 10th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Naive and irresponsible? Shiftless and lazy? I'd say that Hillary and Karl are on the same racist page.

Jane, TX   January 10th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Karl who? When the trash is taken out...let it stay out.

Allen Friedman--- Henderson, Nevada   January 10th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Karl Rove is the front runner for title of Mr. Insignificant in the politics world. After the 2006 election his cred is down to zero. I believe that this will be the start of the Republican attack machine. Isn't it funny that he talks about the Democratic candidates and says nothing about the bla Republican candidates.Get the shield ready because the swiftboats are a commin there lies are in sight. It is amazing that most of right wing talk radio and television spend more time talking about the bad Democrats rather then the good Republicans. Could it be that there are no good Republicans?

Mary Ann Albright   January 10th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Barack Obama should consider Karl Rove's opinion piece a compliment.

Linda Carpenter, Phoenix, Arizona   January 10th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Karl Rove should be in jail !

I do not want to read or see anything that he has to say. He is complicit in the outing of a CIA agent at a time of war, which may have casued death to many agents around the world. he was involved in the illegal firing of US Attroneys, he has nothing but dirty tricks in his resume. He is now in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer a subpoena , which if any one of us did, we'd have been in jail a long time ago.

Shut up Karl! No one cares what you have to say. You will get what you deserve...what goes around comes around, but for now, I hope every American says what I say. Who cares what you say? You are a criminal and a traitor.

I wish the press would stop treating you like a dignitary. They should investigating you, not quoting you.

anonymous   January 10th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

It's a career move. I think that he's trying to win points in the Hillary camp for the next election. Let's face it, she's going to be around a long time. Besides, it doesn't hurt to gain points with Mr.Clinton. At least come up with a criticism that makes sense. I don't think that anyone that runs for office is 'lazy.'

thinkunbiased   January 10th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

All the hateful and sarcastic comments by the idiots here show that these guys are really dumb to realize this guy (Rove) is actually brought Republican victories consequetly....on '00 (even after the 8 yrs of golden period of Clintons - if Bill Clinton and Democrats are sooooooo popular, why didnt it translate to landslide victory for Dems. Why should it be a nail-biting finsh!!) and on '04 (in spite of the unpopular iraq war.!!). I just think this guy is genius whether evil or good i dont care. When he gives advice or comments, just listen. Dont just rant...leftist looneys!!

Adam, Pittsburgh, PA   January 10th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Call Obama what you want, but lazy? No lazy man comes as close as he has so far to taking down the Clinton machine.

Joanne Urish   January 10th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Who cares what Carl Rove thinks? Tell him to take a cold shower and then go hibernate until the election is over.

sharon walker   January 10th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Dear Friends:
Reflective of our society are the arts and museums and our respect for the past. Today in the visual on MSN, Obama was photographed with more african americans surrounding him in one photo and some caucasian, The Kerry and almost all are caucsian. Witness this deception!

In this he has mooned the unionworkers, the average Americans and all races. This nation is made up on men and woman and citizens of all ages, races, nationalities, sexual beings and all eligible citizens get out the vote.
More families and women and men and children are lossing their homes and jobs while the Central and South American truckers want in this nation for our jobs. While they also do not come forth to defend this nation. The cost is accumulating and in accounting first in is being put out. I say citizens of the USA first. I say get out the vote every eligible and able bodies American Citizen. Get your absentee vote in if you are not certain of your schedule or the weather. Your job and home could be next.
God help us!!!! Amen.
Sally Sue says come on honey smoker or not get out and vote it is that important our men and women are out their for your and for me. I am a proud American.
Puff Puff me to honey a real d–m proud American.
Get me those instructions for an absentee vote.
surely you can do it. Love ya all!!!! Bye ! Bye!!
Talk to you soon. Watch here and on the MSN.
WATCH FOR FLOODS. DRIVE SAFE YA LL HEAR!!!
AMEN.
sharon walker
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VOTE FIRST !!!
WHAT A HEY DAY IN CHICAGO AND ILLINOIS!
BAM BAM OBAMA IS IN HIS BUNTING SUITE KERRY ME!!!

Claudia   January 10th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Who cares what TurdBlossom says, he's yesterdays news.

joe   January 10th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Of all the things he could have said about anyone, he calls the black man lazy, not hard to see what exactly in "Bushes Brain".

Peter   January 10th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

This proves that Rove is still the GOP mastermind, and that he thinks that the republicans can Hillary easier that Obama. Don't do what he wants you to do.

Joan   January 10th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Rove is scared his party will not go up against the all too easy to beat Clinton in the general election. His old guard nasty politics would not stand a chance against Obama's positive inclusive form of politics.

Vince Los Angeles, CA   January 10th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

It is astounding the amount of ignorance that believes the Republicans are afraid of Hillary!! PEOPLE...if we put Hillary Clinton up as the Dem nominee, WE WILL LOSE!!!! Republicans will come out by the DROVES to vote against her, Independants don't like her and won't vote for her, and half the Democratic population will not vote for her! She only received 40% of the vote in New Hampshire!! It seems like the ignorant and uninformed are supporting her which is a sad commentary for our society....but then again.....WE ELECTED GEORGE W. BUSH......TWICE!!!!

Sam   January 10th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Barack Obama is just a pied piper. He gives a great speech. That's about all there is. He mesmerizes people with his talk, but the hard decisions that will need to be made daily/hourly as President will have his head spinning.

Mario   January 10th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Cark Rove, just a lazy slob himself, doesn't miss to many meals, look at him.

Go Obuma!

Jaime, NY   January 10th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Karl Rove is a loser!!!!

Ray   January 10th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Only an inflated ego leads a man like Mr. Rove to believe that any of us even care what he says. Please go away Karl.

Maria   January 10th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Please send me the names and web sites of all candidats of USA.

HOPE HAVE USA NATIVEORE LATINOAMERICAN CANDIDATS FOR PRESIDENCY THEY NEVER RECEIVED THE RIGHTS TO RULE THEIR OWN CONTINENT. NOR IN UNITE NATIONS
PLEASE SEND ME ALSO THE CHIF HOWM SELECT THE UNATED NATION CHIF,
TANK YOU

HAPPY NEW YEAR

balto nancy   January 10th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

CALLING ALL VOTERS: ATTENTION PLEASE !!!!

KARL KOOK- (BLEEP) IS ALIVE AND WELL.... WAS WONDERING
WHEN HE'S POP UP. JUST REMEMBER HE'S BAAAACK..

AND ALSO REMEMBER AS LONG AS BUSH WILL BE IN THE WHITE
HOUSE ON ELECTION DAY.... AND CHENEY.. AND DIEBOLD IS
STILL IN BIZ..... BEWARE, THEY CAN STILL SCREW WITH THE
ELECTION SO WHETHER ITS HILL OR O THAT MAY END UP
IRRELEVENT ..

TOO BAD ROVE DID NOT GO ON A LOOOOOOOOOOONG VACATION
OUT OF THE US TILL BUSH GOES HOME.

Sensible Joe   January 10th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Instead of meddling in presidential elections sorely needed to clean up the mess made by the current presidential administration, Rove ought to retreat into unseen silence and thank God on his knees everyday that he has not yet been arrested, charged, tried, convicted and imprisoned for his lawlessness over many years.

No to Republicans   January 10th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Karl Rove is a mad man.

Joe, Mount Dora, FL   January 10th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Karl rove belittled Hillary and propped up Obama when it looked like Hillary was the biggest challenge to win the nomination and therefore the presidency. He now simply seems to have recognized what everyone else has as well: that, of the democratic candidates, the only one who has a legitimate shot at LOSING to the republicans in the general is Hillary Clinton.

Look at the turnout in the primaries/caucuses so far – the democrats are vastly outnumbering the republicans at the polls. As such, the only way for any of the republican candidates, none of whom have energized their base in such a way to translate into any significant increase in turnout, to win is to energize the base another way. Democrats nominating the single most polarizing figure in politics today would serve to do just that. Nobody, even Hillary's most ardent supporters, could argue with the irrational, almost cult-like hatred that so many republicans harbor towards her. More republicans who wouldn't otherwise bother to vote for any of the mediocre republican candidates this time around would mobilize to vote against Hillary. Even most of the well-known incredibly conservative figures who disagree with his policies don't have any particular disdain for Senator Obama, so his path to the presidency is by far the easiest. Hillary's, right or wrong, is the most difficult.

Obama is precisely what Karl Rove and those similarly situated establishment figures couldn't predict and certainly cannot defeat. Only democrats themselves can do so, and they would do so by selecting Hillary as the nominee.

constant   January 10th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Carl Rove?? The Republican's will be on Old Hill's side now!! Obama will speak, inspire, and shine the Republican's right out of the White House and the Senate...and the Republican's are AFRAID of that!! They know if "Good Old Hill"... is the Democratic Candidate...they will rip her apart...via Bill. How can the Rep.'s rip apart a man who will not lower himself to the good old boys way of playing the game? How can they rip apart a man...who as an adult has lived an inspiring, moral life?? He has been a community leader, bringing people together! He is not controversial.
Yep...He did drugs as a teenager..BUT he was HONEST and UPFRONT about it. Umm....who among us didn't do something wrong as a teenager??? I don't know one person...when answered HONESTLY! I could care less what someone did as teenager!!
Carl Rove and all the corrupt boys in Washington are wishing... praying... voo dooing and they will sell their soul (oops...they already did that for Bush!) that "Good Old Hill" is the Democratic nominee for President!

Tony C   January 10th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

It's about good JUDGEMENT and TRUST? Who do we TRUST to not sell us out
like the current administration?

Carl Rove??? hahahahah!!!

Hillary????

After looking deep withing, I feel I can TRUST OBAMA...

Carl Rove!!!!Hahahahahahahaha!!!!

rcamp1   January 10th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Karl Rove is Scum!!! Watch the trailer for hillarythemovie.com...It's a must see!! For all of you that have forgotten the real HIllary and have forgotten what 8yrs of the CLinton's gave us, it's a very good refresher course!!!

Surafel   January 10th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

He so wrong like his leader! Look Obamas record/history on senate floor, his is the man, who should be in White House doing what he does best. His is the voice of individual who suffer from house crisis, tuition increase, and such. Most of all we suffer from the rest of the world our repect and i could only believe that will recover by Obama.

Maria   January 10th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Please send me the names and web sites of all candidats of USA.

HOPE HAVE USA NATIVEORE LATINOAMERICAN CANDIDATS FOR PRESIDENCY THEY NEVER RECEIVED THE RIGHTS TO RULE THEIR OWN CONTINENT. NOR IN UNITE NATIONS
PLEASE SEND ME ALSO THE CHIF HOWM SELECT THE UNATED NATION CHIF,
TANK YOU

Guido   January 10th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Sounds like a good endorsement to me.

Info'ToGo   January 10th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Why give him ANY publicity? Do not let Karl Rove spew his vitriolic accusations. He must not turn this election toward false accusations and personal attacks.

Robert Westafer   January 10th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Choosing our Next President

Barack Obama is referred to by some as the man who may become the first black president of the United States. In his books Obama tells the interesting story about his life and his family, about a father from Kenya and about his American mother and how they met as college students in Hawaii.
At age 6 young Barack was already living in Jakarta with his mother and his Indonesian step father before moving back to Hawaii at age 10 to be raised by his maternal grandparents when his mother and her second husband divorced.
Over the years Barack Obama has had bonding experiences with white and black relatives and with Asian family members, but not without an understandable struggle to find his own identity. Being immersed into a multiracial family helped him develop a keen ability to understand and to resonate easily with people of various ethnic backgrounds and to quickly get beyond differences in physical appearance and culture in order to deal with issues of genuine significance.
Because of his appearance and his marriage to Michelle, a black woman, at first glance it would seem that Barack Obama is simply a very intelligent, talented, and dynamic black candidate for president. But knowing a bit more about his family background allows one to appreciate how this 46 year old multiracial African American man might indeed be able to understand, to unite, to lead, and to serve all Americans in a way that has never been done before.
Unlike those who may live in many other parts of the world, most Americans don’t really want to choose their next president based on who the candidate’s parents happen to have been. Americans for the most part are more interested in the qualities, abilities, and knowledge possessed by a particular candidate and the character revealed through that individual's life experiences.

Robert Westafer

Roger   January 10th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Leave it to Rove to indulge in a disgraceful racial stereotype. He knows no shame!

Rhonda   January 10th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Karl Rove, the beast came out of the basket with a comment that its aim is to confuse Democrat voters - beware of what he says and why he is saying it...He's done enough harm

Joy   January 10th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Keep up the great work Obama, you have all the "oldies" squirming in their clothes. This is perfect, Obama your deep leadership abilities scares the daylights out of Rove, Bill and Hill – see a pattern here, all of the old establishment in WASH DC are afraid of loosing their crayons. This is the year to strip them of all the perks of US gov't. The politicians have not performed at their highest level possible (and that goes for Dems and Rep., Pilosi too) and the writing is on the wall – in bold, billboard size print. Finally this election will correct the wrongs that have been holding washington dc hostage all along, the old status quo and all the non-performing gov't lifers taking up space on the publics dollar.

Reform, change and with new leadership, Obama is the ONE, thank goodness.

caywen   January 10th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Hmmm, let me see... who to believe and trust... Karl Rove... or Obama... hmmm, tough tough choice here. Hmm, someone who has already screwed us over, or Obama... hmmm.

Sonofelma   January 10th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Right on, Mike. Karl Rove is so transparent (too bad he isn't for more government transparency, which would be the case after Obama is elected, hopefully). Rove would like nothing more than for Hillary to win the Dem nomination. He was elated as much as she was by the New Hampshire results. It is a simple math problem: Hillary falls short against anyone the Republicans throw up there in the general election. The math isn't nearly as comforting for Rove when it comes to Obama. He beats everyone on the Republican side one-on-one. C'mon people, wake up to Rove's manipulations or we are going to have yet another Rove-decided election.

U. N. Owen   January 10th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Is CNN trying to be unbiased, or just trying to make it clear how pro-Hillary it is. Stop giving Rove any attention, it's just what he wants. This piece is completely bogus, and the statements unfounded. If you're going to post this hogwash, plaese point out the obvious flaws.

2036

Frank   January 10th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

If his aim is anything like his Superior Dick Cheney, Barack Obama has absolutely nothing to fear from Rove!

Kim, Dallas, TX   January 10th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Anyone who falls for this trap should be ashamed of themself. Karl Rove is the epitome of corruption. Having him side with the Clintons is just plain scary, as I would doubt everything he says. I am proud to be an Obama supporter. I don't care for the current way the government is run. The smear campaigns of the Bush and Clinton eras do nothing to inspire me. I really doubt that the tears meant anything other than more votes and power for Hillary. Let's get the scum out of Washington starting with caring at all what Karl Rove thinks or says. Yes, he is a campaign genious on how to play with a person's pysche, but the sooner we realize that's what's up, the sooner we can ignor him.

Not this time   January 10th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Rove is a clown, probably a future convict and just trying to start a race war by saying offensive and stupid comments to get the Democrats angry at each other. Probably the lowest of low politicians...snake. I dont think Obama will fall for it. I hope Hillary doesn't.

Mike   January 10th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Yeah, Rove is a bad man, unlike his Democratic counterparts. (they are good!)

Bush bad, Bush bad, necon, neocon, neocon!

Dan Seattle, WA   January 10th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

And yet some more verbal diarrhea from the world's biggest clown. Couldn't care less what this tool thinks. Obama shouldn't either.

Red   January 10th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Maybe Rev. Al should now target Rove for calling Obama 'lazy' ? ? ?

Jason, Berkeley   January 10th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I am sick and tired of coward ,overcautious "girly-men" strategy of Clinton-camp in responding to Obama's cheap shots. It's time that they stood up for Hillary, and got this monkey off the back. I'm not a big fan of Carl Rove, but I respect his views as a political strategist. I am glad that at least somebody spoke against super perfect Obama. Obama has nothing when it comes to political achievements.

lsmith   January 10th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

One more note – the Republicans will use the tactic of labelling Obama with adjectives related to rascist comments, without saying it directly.

By saying Obama is lazy, they are trying to build a vocabulary of racist subtext about all black people being lazy.

Shame on the media for giving any coverage to Rove.

chris   January 10th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

OBAMA...LAZY DUCK BWA .HA! HA!

Shawn Smith, Kansas City, MO   January 10th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I hate to admit, but I agree with what some of his suggest.

Obama constantly avoids his votes on the major issues but downplays Clinton for her vote for or against certain issues.

For instance, The Iran Resolution, he has criticized Hillary for 'giving Bush authority wage war with Iran' - where was Barack on the vote? Can't play on this rhetoric of condemning her position on the issues, when you don't even vote yourself! That in itself is where I agree with Rove in saying he is Lazy.

Hillary is the only one with the strength and experience to fight the right wing with dignity and come out on top, not someone who decided after one year of national service to run for president.... come on now.

BajanLuv, Newport News, VA   January 10th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Is Hillary using Karl's talking points or is he using hers? I guess if she can't win, no one else can.

Charlotte   January 10th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Karl Rove thinks he can help the Republicans out this way. He feels Hilary will be easier to beat so he'll smear Barak. Same old, same old. I hope the media and the public don't fall for more of his garbage.

South Carolina   January 10th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

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If Rove doesn't like Obama, that's a good enough reason for me to vote FOR him.

Go OBAMA !!!

Pat from Bath   January 10th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Rove should just blow the whistle on himself. Does anyone listen to this has-been? Geez – talk about damaged goods, Rove ought to be hiding in a cave somewhere in the Middle East.

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

hello

Me in Colorado   January 10th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Karl Rove is a man who like to throw mud around. His article on Abama is nothing but a bag full of mud.

beverly friedman   January 10th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Good go, Karl Rove even tho a 10 year old could see through this ridiculous and juvenile tactic ....rile Obama up; get him to make some stupid mistakes so that Hillary will win ...all done because you know that given the nomination, the consensus is that Hillary will be easier to defeat in the national elections than Obama......maybe by now the general and voting public is too sophisticated to see through "republican shenanigans" and all we will have to worry about are"rigged election machines' .....

lsmith   January 10th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Rove is now attacking Obama because the Republicans want to run against Hillary. She will be much easier to defeat.

This election is going to be very nasty, because the establishment is scared of Obama. The more he gets attacked, the more you know he is onto the right path.

Jeff, Iowa   January 10th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

After almost 8 years of in-your-face hypocrisy, fascism, shredding the Constitution, and criminal conduct, I am confident the next election will be a humiliating landslide for the GOP.

I think even "Sunkboat Karl" realizes this too.

Jesse Boren   January 10th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Karl Rove's comments mean he is afraid of Obama. He hopes Clinton wins because it would be easier to beat her. Look for more Republicans to "help" Clinton to beat Obama. Clinton is the easiest Dem for them to beat. I'm an 40 year old male, I have been an independent since I started voting at 18. I have never voted for a Republican for President but if it comes down to McCain and Clinton, I will vote for McCain. I never thought I would ever vote Republican, I still hope I don't have to.

Steve, PA   January 10th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I just don't see how Obama is JFK or MLK-like.

s.positive   January 10th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Sounds to me the someone is REALLY scared...

Jean Christie   January 10th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I find it interesting that the lady who asked Clinton the question that led to her "tears" left that rally-headed to Obama's and said later that he moved HER to tears (that's what should count-US not the cadidate) and she voted for HIM. Please report the news and keep the commentary equal and as unbiased as possible because this is just too important to our whole country. Another thing that bothers me about Clinton-why did she move to New York and run for the Senate and not Arkansas where she came from. There are questions that need to be asked... Thank you, Jean Christie

Liam   January 10th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Turd Blossom gas is the essence of cow manure.

From The North   January 10th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Well Karl Rove's half of a compliment for Hillary should shine a bright light on the Campaign situation for Americans!

Karl Rove making any semblance of a positive comment for Hillary tells me that Hillary has Republicans SHIVERING and HYPER VENOLATING. They must be extremely worried that their Republican Candidates haven't a hope of beating the only Woman running! And I say, that looks REALLY GOOD on the Republicans. I hope they loose lots of sleep at night due to Hillary!

What a difference a Day Makes! Karl Rove compimenting Hillary! And not too far down the list we have the Headline that Georgie is sure do his efforts that Palestine and Israel will be at Peace before he leaves office! Now that has to be fodder for a Comedy Sequel! George Bush establishing Peace in any Nation or on any Continent across the GLOBE ! HAHAHA It just keeps getting better. What
entertainment and all Free! Thanks for the Chuckles. As they say, smiles are the best wrinkle reducer! ..

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Karl Rove must be crazy. He keep running around. His article on Barack Obama is bag full of mud.

Alan   January 10th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I'm afraid Karl's old boss fits the bill as well. Lazy George produced a Katrina Lessons Learned report worthy of a failing grade.

HIs "misstatements and exaggerations" run the gamut from saying all seniors would be helped under Part D (patently false for dual eligibles) to promoting CHIP expansion as covering kids in families making $83,000 a year.

Funny Karl can work for a lazy, misstater for years and only see it in others. There's a log in your eye, Mr. Rove.

Brandon   January 10th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I think you people give Rove way too much credit. You act like he has some special psychological hold over people. All the guy did was use bogus issues like gay marriage to keep Bush in office – and unfortunately the buck stops with the american people who made Rove look good by re-electing Bush because it was more important that gays not have the freedom to marry then to have a legitimate leader as the president. I think Rove is pathetic but I happen to agree with his point- which was Bill Clinton's point. I'm not sold on rhetoric. Obama's record represents who he is, and unfortunately he has ducked many votes, that just can't be denied. There is just no way that voting 'present' is a sign of bold leadership. And it's a bit absurd of Obama to try to take credit for being anti-war when he talks out of both sides of his mouth. I like Obama a lot, but i'm just not impressed with anything he has ever done. He has received a largely free pass from the media who have never questioned him on his record. He talks a big game about change but has absolutely nothing to show for it and naive citizens buy into him as "change you can believe in" simply because he says so.

Mary Ann Albright   January 10th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Toronto's Globe and Mail headline got it right: "Obama's Rise, America's Renewal; a nation passes a milestone in maturing.

Theo   January 10th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Jack, is amazing, infact, terribly interesting to see how one man, 'Obama' is re-awakening loft politcal ideas and making the so called 'old folks' of Washington with lots of experince to understand the new trend in USA 21 century politics...so they all realise now, that Change is imminent! do they have to cry and beg for nomination? is all about greed and avrice...

RB, from the bay state   January 10th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Too bad this low-life misfit wasn't making his remarks from a cell in a federal penitentiary.

Sandy   January 10th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Everyone knows that Edwards is the only candidate that can beat every one of the Republican wanna-be's hands-down. This is classic Rove strategy – generating sympathy among the Democratic voters for Clinton and Obama in order to deflect votes from Edwards. Don't buy in to it!

Juan   January 10th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Karl's work is done here. He's got most of you chasing your tails and either focusing on HRC v Obama or hating Bush. He's giving his real advice behind closed doors to the leading Republican candidates.

In case you're not aware, only HRC OR Obama will be in a general election against a yet to be determined Republican (who won't be GW).

Kia Smith, Atlanta, GA   January 10th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Karl Rove, along with anything he says, is completely irrelevant. And people should stop slamming the character and look to their stances and characters. This is not a high school popularity contest. Get real people.

Tim   January 10th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

It's obvious that Rove is trying to damage Obama because Hillary might be an easier candidate for the Republicans to defeat in November. Although he was successful in helping Bush win (steal?) two terms – at what cost? Rove has done significant damage our political system with his dirty tricks, and W has financially and morally bankrupted our country for the benefit of his cronies. I cannot wait until this cynical, divisive, evil man drops out of sight forever. It is depressing that the WSJ has given him a new forum, but what did you expect with Rupert Murdoch? Media consolidation is also a serious threat to true democracy – news organizations should be as neutral as possible, and it's clear that Fox and their ilk have a distinct slant.

Helmut   January 10th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Whatever you think about Rove, he is an astute observer.

glennpdx   January 10th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Karl Rove giving advice to Barack Obama? Didn't I just see that skit on SNL last weekend? Makes me laugh just thinking about it...

Keep it up, Karl. We need the comic relief now more than ever..

keep the peace   January 10th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Richardson was planted in the race to talk votes away from Senator Obama.

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   January 10th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Slither under a rock Rove..

Yolanda, SC   January 10th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

This is not the first time Rove and company has been advising Barack Hussein Obama telling him to attack Hillary Rodham Clinton. He was on Fox news a month ago giving pointers to barack Hussein how to beat Hillary clinton and said he expected Obama to win Iowa...and Guess what, Barack Hussein attacked Hillary Clinton and won Iowa. Now Rove is upset and blaming his student barack Hussein Obama beacuse he lost the NH and Hillary Clinton won NH.

I have never seen bunch of men who are so afraid of a Woman that they will even cross party lines to distroy her.

BJ   January 10th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Rove, aka Satan, has wanted to take on Hillary for the longest time. This will help to divide our country even more instead of uniting it. A "united" United States is his worst nightmare. "United we stand...", get it? Let's start acting more "American".

keep the peace   January 10th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

everybody's coming out of the woodworks now. they are afraid that Senator Obama is going to spill the beans.

John Snow   January 10th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Rove might be an idiot but the statements made by Obama do lack substance. He Knows we need change but has no definitive plans to implement it . Go with Hillary let Obama get some more experience and in four or eight years we will have a great president not just a good one.

James - St. Paul, MN   January 10th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Karl Rove, the world record-holder for "misstatements and exaggerations" says Obama is guilty of same. This is so painfully ironic that it is almost funny. Karl always has an agenda, and it is usually rather obvious. In this case, it is Karl's job to make sure the Republicans can run against their dream Democrat, Hillary. Obama represents far too much of a threat in 2008, so Rove (along with all the Repubican pundits) will do all they can to ensure a Hillary candidacy.

Yvan   January 10th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Here, he comes again! Rove the loser, the architect of the worst political legacy of the 20 th century. He trying to give us a lecture about political. When is legacy is built on deciveness and shame. Get lost Rove, we heard enough of you!!

Craig of Salisbury   January 10th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

The republicans are gearing up to challenge the democratic front-runner. Initially, they had hoped for a Clinton win–this would have given them multiple opportunities to exploit. Their hope is proving elusive; Obama is defying the traditional models of politics and HAS emerged as the primary democratic force, and he (WE) will prevail.

Of course, Clinton still retains her own Rove-like attack machine with Carvelle and Begala. They are still deep in the background, still offering some plausible deniability. But they have yet to put in writing that they will not campaign for Clinton–at this point everything about their participation is hearsay, including what they claim to have said to others. This is typical Carvelle and Bagala.

As it stands now, this is Obama's election to lose. He will win if he doesn't stumble too badly.

Craig

Sarah   January 10th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Any human with a brain knows that this is a ridiculous comment made by an idiot. Moving on.......

V. Leonard   January 10th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Gee, what a shock.
He's a fine one to call someone lazy–

Chris in Sacramento   January 10th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Mr. Rove, please shut up and go home.

Yes, it's clear that Senator Obama has arrived at this point in his life out of sheer laziness. Only through such shiftlessness could he graduate from Columbia and Harvard Law, tackle community organizing challenges in south Chicago, became a law professor at the University of Chicago, write two books, run for election to the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate and then spend what seems like 25 hours a day campaigning in frozen Iowa and New Hampshire, jetting elsewhere as necessary.

Yes, what a lazy bum.

Mark tanstill   January 10th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

So Carl Rove is tactically endorsing Hillary Clinton, that is the story here, of course having witnessing what Obama has brought to Politics we should expect the establishment to fight back and this is part of it.

Carl Rove rove once thought Obama will be a piece of cake during the Nov general election but obviously the pictures are telling him something else so now it is better to eliminate the strongest contender .

Also should in case the democrats win, Carl rove will prefer Clitnto over Obama because he is part of what Obama want to change sp people should understand this, when the opposing party have a preference in your party then there is something they are really scared of.

RAFi68   January 10th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

i dont like rove , but it is the true , obama has dont nothing he is lazy he does not vote for any resolution at all , and if he gets dominated republican are going to get him there , and demogracts wiil lose the white house this is why i am for clinton , i dont let anyone take me in to a fantazy . republican will like to see obama because they know they can beat him but not hillary....

Martin, Redwood City, CA   January 10th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

They called Rove Bush's brain for a good reason. Bush doesn't have one and Rove does! Of course Rove has his own agenda for going after the Democratic candidates, but if you want to get a flavor of a candidates weaknesses listen to Rove. He WILL expose them. You may choose to ignore his opininon but it is better to have this kind of analysis out in the open BEFORE the race is 1:1 with the Republican nominee. It is what everyone should want of the candidates at this point.

Sheila   January 10th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

No matter who you intend to vote for . . . who cares what Rove has to say?

Shannon, Charlottesville, Virginia   January 10th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

call me a bush hater, i think anyone who hates a war criminal is enlightened in my book.

Jo Ann   January 10th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

To Sal in Phoeniz, AZ: You make a very good point! I think people are forgetting just how sneaky Rove is.

nevadamuley Las Vegas, Nevada   January 10th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I don't care much for Karl Rove, but he called this one right on.

Barak Obama is not qualified to be the President of the United States.

And as for John Kerry, well, he's a looser who wants some face time.

Maybe the swift boaters knew something after all.

Shannon, Charlottesville, Virginia   January 10th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

rove has committed treason–we all know it–and america is sick of rovian politics. he needs to go away, he has no honor or integrity and is to blame for so many of our problems.

OBKevin   January 10th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Just goes to show you how scared the Republicans are of Obama. They know they can't win against him. If I were Obama, I would take Rove's analysis of his moves as a compliment.

Duop Chak, Colorado Springs, CO   January 10th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Rove is acting as an agent of Swift-boat. There is only one clear point Mr. Rove is trying to make here. The point Rove is trying to raise is to bring down Obama so that Republicans may be able to get an easy win over Sen. Clinton, which I personally think isn’t that easy—this is a mess in the kind of politics.

Steve, Seattle WA   January 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

When is the media going to stop publishing anything someone of this calibur has to say? By this time I would hope that all Americans would understand that anything Mr Rove has to say would be nothing better than plain old trash talk.

nevadamuley Las Vegas, Nevada   January 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Obama is a carpetbagger.

His voting record in the Illinois State Legislature is a matter of public record.

When his 'present' vote is brought to the attention of the voting public, there is little doubt he and his crew will cry 'dirty politics' or some other waa waa whinning about the "Clinton Machine" beating up on him. It's going to happen, and he will be taken to task on his propensity to fence sit until he knows which way the political winds are blowing.

Very much like his against the war rhetoric. Sure, he was against it after it became unpopular. Where was he during the Iraqi vote? Sitting on the fence in Illinios, that's where.

That's not a change agent, thats a political wanna be that has no guts, that's Barak Obama!

This man is a con artist with a gift of gab.

All talk and NO WALK!

Educated adults will recognize the rhetoric as just that, RHETORIC, and vote responsibly for someone who does declare which side of an issue she's on and votes accordingly.

That person is Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Patriot   January 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

When did we start caring about what an Anti-American fearmonger says(Terrorists). Karl Rove should be put to trial and when his conviction comes through, guilty for Treason, he should be hung like a true treasonists.

Sam, Houston, TX   January 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

somebody please bury karl rove the *puke-wad* of all slimeballs in a pool of vomit. his tongue should be pulled out and shredded so he can never speak (hiss, actually) again! he is a rat!

Shawn, Seattle   January 10th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Rove is just trying to play the Dem Nominees against each other. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain ...

jake   January 10th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

you people keep saying that it is Obama he fears. Quite the contrary. Clinton has been vetted, we know all of her dirty laundry and her skeletons have been out of the closet for years. Obama on the other hand is weak kneed when it comes to substance, he missed one of the most crucial votes of the past 6 months; Iran.
This is scary, if the dems are smart they will stick with Hill

dan   January 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

nice.......the more Karl Rove complains about Obama, the more I believe I am right in voting for Obama. Keep it up Karl!

Bonnie   January 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Talk about flip-flopping! This guy wavers whichever way the wind blows!!!

ErrinF   January 10th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Yes, Karl. Tell us more how you hate Obama and like Clinton. It really helps the voters factor in where your side stands.

Shon P. Connors, Warsaw, Ohio   January 10th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

All though I do believe that Karl rove has a right to his own opinion. I think he should take a closer look at what Mr. Obama has done for this country and for his state. He has been a great example for courage and strength during the tough times in our country.

Richard, West Palm Beach, FL   January 10th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Taking the word of Karl Rove is taking the word of one of the world's greatest experts when it comes to "misstatements and exaggerations".

neil, tampa, florida   January 10th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Of course Rove is still the manipulator he was in w's white house. Of course he wants to discredit Obama and have Hillary capture the nomination since he knows that Obama can win and Hillary can't.

Kirk   January 10th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Evil Karl Rove is still trying to tell us who to vote for? Barack Obama has more integrity in his little finger, than Karl Rove has in his entire body.

Michael Beusch, San Mateo, CA   January 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Getting knocked by Karl Rove is actually a Bizarro compliment. Rove is one of the most disgusting, despicable people to ever slither through the doors of the White House. Rove apologists claim he's a genius. He's not. Any fool can win when he fights without scruples or morals of any kind. Wear Rove's criticism like a badge of honor, Senator Obama - if he doesn't like you, you must be on the right track!

Jeffrey   January 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I'm not an Obama supporter, but I am certainly not a supporter of Rove. How can Rove talk trash about Obama and his leadership failures when he was advising the most incompetent president of this republic's existence? Laughable, if it weren't disgusting. Rove–Stay out of our lives!!! We're still living the nightmare you help create.

KJ   January 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Why would a producer at CNN give Rove any publicity at all on what he wrote in the conservative rag Wall Street Journal? Who really cares what Rove thinks?

Lance   January 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I take everything that Rove says to be a calculated maneuver. He throws out items to either incite democratic infighting or to excite the Repubs to rally (and to give the Limbaugh's and O'Reilly's something to endlessly repeat.) He also tries to make it seem like there is divisiveness and doubt when there is none and to create scandal when there is no reason. His other technique it to create some 'headline' with the Dem's so that people won't look too closely at the Repub's and their problems.

Everything you read or hear that comes out of his mouth, doubt it first and read between the lines. He can't be trusted by his very nature.

Carol B., Maryland   January 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

PLEASE, will someone take aim at Rove?

S. Carolina John   January 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

So Machiavellian Karl declared that Sen. Obama "too often practices the old style of politics, saying one thing and doing another." That's just projection, Machiavelli Karl. Clearly, you're revving up your old slime machine, but there's a problem: This time we independents ain't buying it.

Might as well rove on back to your cave, Karlie. This time, we want a president with character and judgment.

Jack   January 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Rove wants Hillary to win. It's just reverse psychology. Republicans want to run against Hillary because she's got more baggage than a travelling circus!

Joe Alancash   January 10th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Mr Rove should be ashamed of what his Years of experience has produced in the whitehouse. Someone help me to say shut uuuuuuup!!!! to stagnated minded Rove.

joseph pierre   January 10th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

CNN=Clinton News Network reports on this because what Rove said goes against Obama. If it went against Hillary, you would hear nothing of it.

J.Wheeler   January 10th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

And we're listening to this disgraced balloon head because .......?

Mike   January 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

How much more obvious can it be that the Republicans want to run against
Hillary?!?

Brian Des Moines, IA   January 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I think we are going to start to see more of this, so Obama supporters get ready. Obama has yet to explain any of his positions, what he plans to do to make change, nor his voting record....do you really think he would be given the keys to the White House without having to explain these things!?

Do I like Rove, not particilar...is he good at what he does....2 W wins say it all...even with Gore and a country fed up with W couldn't over power the knowledge of how to win an election Rove has!! I am a democrat and will always be, but no one said politics had to be fair, and if Obama is going to win he is going to have to strap in and get ready for the ride because THIS IS JUST THE BEGINGING!!!

Frank D   January 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Certainly, the republicans want to run against Clinton and not Obama.

Jackson   January 10th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I don't like Karl Rove but he is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ABOUT OBAMA ... maybe Oprah needs to spank him!

Scott Goldstein   January 10th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

It's obvious that Rove and most Republican operatives WANT Hillary Clinton to be the Democratic nominee. Most Americans have made up their mind about Hillary one way or another and she has little room for movement. Nothing galvanizes and unites Republicans like Hillary Clinton. She is the least electable...and Rove and others are clearly shaking in their boots about the prospects of an Obama candidacy.

Rove's article was about how Hillary won...which I still believe she did. But theories about election fraud are running rampant today about the confirmation is skewed results through the Diebold machines- http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/1/10/16304/8953 .

Rove and Diebold are old freiends, remember?

The Republicans can't decide on a nominee, but they agree on one thing...they want Hillary to be their opposition. Could there be a major effort underway by Republican operatives to propel Clinton to the Democratic nomination???

Ms. Ike   January 10th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

It AMAZES me how many people ALL of a sudden have Clinton's back! Just like Huckabee said we should "give her a break." PLEASE! POINT: Barack vs. any GOP-candidate has a FAR better shot than Hillary! And Republicans know that! They don't know what to do with Obama–they know Hillary, but they can't fully figure him out! I'm not pro-anybody. I just like that for the FIRST TIME, everyone has to put out their best because of the "newcomer." JUST FOR THAT- regardless of outcome–Thank you, OBAMA!

Liam   January 10th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Turd Blossom speak is the essence of cow manure.

JUSTINE   January 10th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

WHO THE HECK CARES WHAT KARL ROVE HAS TO SAY ABOUT MR. OBAMA. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SHOULD LOOK AT MR. OBAMA AS A MAN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF THE USA. AND FOR GET ABOUT HIS COLOR. MR. OBAMA CAN'T DO NO MORE DAMAGE TO THIS COUNTRY THAN ROVE AND BUSH HAVE DONE ALREADY. GIVE THE MAN A BREAK. THE MEDIA WILL TRY AND DESTORY MR. OBAMA AND I HOPE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL BE SMARTER THEN THAT. BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN SLEEPING FOR THE LAST 8
YEARS.

CJ   January 10th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

What I don't understand is why this guy gets so much news. He's not running for president, and so he should expect this bad feedback on what he says. Obama supporters already have their feet planted in what they believe, and so this Rove guy should just chill out and let the candidates make their own news.

Slownomad   January 10th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

First Edwards and Obama double-teamed Hillary, now Hillary and Karl Rove are double-teaming Obama. Karl definitely wants Hillary to win so his beloved Republican party can have the best chance of winning in November.

Len, Fort Collins, Colorado   January 10th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Let us concentrate on the issues and elect someone that will be for all Americans!

Do not let dirty tricks make up your mind. We will not fall for that stuff again!

Rob- Portland, OR   January 10th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Once again you guys are falling for the Republican Machine. Rove is critizing OBAMA so it will fire up you fantasy loving, no common-sense, blogger wannabes.

Obama doesn't stand a chance in the General Elections, simply look at the electorate in the states where there is real racial divide. If for one minute you beleive the Republican Machine isn't trying to defeat Clinton now, before the General Election, you need to do a reality check. Rove is a dispicable human being, but he is also very smart. How simple a reverse psychology tactic is after reading these blogs.

fred.sayre pa   January 10th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Rove is right, Obama would be a terrible president. Don't vote for him.

Joanne   January 10th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I am not a fan of Barack Obama & I definitely am not a fan of Karl Rove. He is constantly identified as Bush's brain & considering what a mess this country is in, Bush should have had a brain transplant years ago.

Katherine   January 10th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Karl Rove would trash Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and even Jesus Christ himself if any of them became Democratic presidential candidates. The man has one goal and one goal only — weaken whoever is the strongest candidate against the Republican.

rrichie12177   January 10th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Rove abandoned the white house like a Rat on a sinking ship, he's just looking for a job. Bush was entering his last year in office and Rove is a loud mouth for hire.

Mike Smyth, New Orleans, Louisiana   January 10th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

This means a lot coming from a man who helped elect the village idiot into the White House and outed a CIA spy for disagreeing with them.

Donald, Butte, MT   January 10th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Karl Rove, DeLay, and the all the other 'has-beens' of the Republican Party have no business on an national outlets sprouting their words of ignorance.

If this is the best that CNN or any other news outlets has to solicit political observations from it shows how they've hit rock-bottom and no surprise why all the so called 'expert's and 'punidts' polling completely blew the NH primary.

Spare us any more of their musings and let them fade away in obscurity where they belong.

Brandon   January 10th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

This coming from the chief architect of Bush's disastrous 8 years in office? Yea, I'll give this man credence. Give me a break. Somebody please get him a crocheting set, rocking chair and pacemaker.

Amused, Las Vegas   January 10th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Gee, does having Rove come out against you balance out Kerry coming out for you?

ex-Texan   January 10th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Carl Rove should crawl back under the rock he's from. Talk about a snake. Who cares what he thinks. He is the past.

Robert Bauer   January 10th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

What's up with this tirade? Why would Karl Rove suddenly write an op-ed about Obama? This all looks very familiar. It seems I saw similar op-eds about Kerry four years ago. Sounds like Karl and company are a little scared again.

Dan   January 10th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Regardless of what you Obama supporters think of Rove he's right.

It's going to take more than saying "change" and "hope" to beat Hillary.

Obama needs to start outlining HOW he plans on changing Washington and WHAT the differences are between him and the Clintons. Otherwise don't act surprised when the Clinton political machine steamrolls him.

rrichie12177   January 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Karl Rove...lol What a piece of work he is, he will not be happy with any Democrat, so you just have to dismiss everything he says.

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   January 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

We ought to just wipe our Karl and flush him away. He is full of it!

Joe   January 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Seriously – here's a guy who outs a CIA agent, illegally manipulates the Alabama Gov election, and in so many ways has just spit on the constitution and the American Way of Life. WHO CARES! Don"t bring him up until you want to tell us he's been indicted for treason

Keller   January 10th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

This is the surest sign yet that Republicans would rather run against Hillary than Barack. Obama's campaign should mail this to every Democratic voter in America.

Steve   January 10th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Obviously, Karl Rove is terrified of Obama in the general election, given his proven ability to draw independent voters. This is all spin, designed to fool Democrats into nominating Hillary Clinton, whom the GOP has been salivating to have as an opponent because she is so polarizing and unelectable. Ignore him.

Ed winter park Fl   January 10th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Hey larry craig you left the door unlocked in the minneapolis airport and your mentor escaped

steveo the first   January 10th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

We 've all had our fill of Karl.
He's done enough damage to our country.

Too   January 10th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Karl who???

Gobama   January 10th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

A very good American, Barack Obama, is reaping the attention for his life of goodness; and Rove and those of his ilk ARE ENVIOUS!

Who ever heard of a 'lazy' Community Organizer, which Obama has been in tough neighborhoods, for workers benefits?

Rove is the 'lazy' one. Just look at his figure. Doubt he can run a few yards.

Doesn't Rove reminds one of that kid in school everyone would pick on because he appears 'weird'?
Then he would store up all the rejection; and if and when he grows up with some influence, it is pay back big time. LOL

Rove is paying back for all the taunting and ignoring he 'suffered' as a little weird kid. LOL,

STATUS QUO MUST GO!

Obama the UNITER of Americans to create a better nation!

azuka   January 10th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

IN THESE TIMES, KARL YOU ARE AS IRRELEVANT TO THE CURRENT POLITICAL CLIMATE OF THE COUNTRY AS MY LEFT HAND IS TO WRITING...YOU ARE RETIRED OLD NEWS AND OLD NEWS AINT NEWS....INSTEAD OF HAWKING YELLOW JOURNALISM TO GET PAID, WHY DONT YOU CONTRIBUTE YOUR TIME BY VOLUNTEERING AT A HOSPICE OR NURSING HOME IN YOUR HOME TOWN...LEAVE OBAMA ALONE BECAUSE YOUR ATTACKS WONT WORK...PASS THIS MESSAGE TOO TO YOUR BEST PAL, BILL O'REILLY.

pam   January 10th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I think it's more calculated than that – Rove is attacking Obama so that the Dems will rally around him even more in response – that way Obama will get the nomination instead of Hillary, who is the candidate he's really afraid of, as she has more of a chance of winning the general election.

Mimi, Takoma Park, MD   January 10th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

This is the guy who single handedly managed to destroy the good standing that the US had in the World. For the sake of this great Nation I hope he stays put. Why partisan people like this man are hell bent on destroying what is great and had taken years of hard work of the forefathers to build is beyond me.

brian   January 10th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Rove, the expert marksman and carpetbagger. All I can say is: it takes one to know one.

I just wish Rove would leave everyone alone! The guy is guilty as sin.

Brian   January 10th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Don't you get it? He is targeting Obama because he thinks he is the best shot at beating a Replican. He's soo full of it.

John Anthony   January 10th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Mind your own business, Rove, and shut up. You're such a liar and so stuck on yourself, no one cares in the least what you have to say. You have absolutely ruined this nation and you belong in prison at hard labor!

Charlie   January 10th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

why are we still giving this man a platform for influencing american politics and the news cycle? his negative and divisive tactics tore this country apart for a decade, and it's over. lets not keep something going which hurts this country – don't peddle his "insights"

Mary G   January 10th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Karl Rove is not stupid – morally bankrupt, yes, but not stupid. Many of you assume that Rove is trying to strip votes from Obama by denigrating him. Quite the opposite is more likely. IMOH, he is attempting to direct even more votes Obama's way. How better than to use the carefully chosen epithet 'lazy'? This slur has been applied to blacks in this country for well over a century. Today, most intelligent people regard such stereotyping as ignorant. They will rally to Obama's defense with both their voices and their votes.

So, dear readers, Mr. Rove has not changed his strategy. He feels (perhaps rightly, perhaps wrongly) that Obama will be easier to defeat than Clinton. To that end, he will use his machiavellian talents to see that Obama gets the nomination.

BTW, I hope to see either candidate in the White House. I believe both have the intellect and passion to lead this country to better times.

Dean from Dallas   January 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Rove calls Obama lazy. This from a man who worked for the vacation king when it came to presidents.

kimdy   January 10th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hugely transparent.

Again, the Republicans are wetting their pants at the idea of having Hillary to kick around. Daschle said Obama is a "clean slate" – Hillary is not.

Think about it, who do the republicans MOST want to see get the nomination, and who do they have the most "dirt" (made up or real) on?

Hillary...

azuka   January 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

KARL ROVES SHOULD SHUT UP...THE REPUBLICAN DIRTY AND DESTRUCTION MACHINE WONT BE EFFECTIVE ON OBAMA....WE ARE IN A DIFFERENT TIME AND KARL MUST UNDERSTAND THAT AMERICANS ARE SMARTER AND WISER THAN 2001...THE POLITICS OF FEAR AND LIES DIED WITH THE SWIFT BOATERS.

Donna, Saratoga Springs, NY   January 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Um, has the world gotten off kilter? I don't like Rove but I don't like Obama more so...atta boy Karl.

maybe   January 10th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Way to go CNN. This is the best you guys can come up with? Oh yes, and thanks for refusing to post blogs. You guys are pathetic. Not only do you refuse to discuss issues, you refuse to uphold the first amendment and allow bloggers to post.

lbr, jersey city, nj   January 10th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

for all you know karl rove is behind all these people who votes for obama-because he knows that if obama will be the democratic candidate a republican will definetely be the next president.

OJC, Phoenix, AZ   January 10th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Guess what Rove....

Your opinion only matters to your ex-boyfriend

Matt   January 10th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

CNN you should be ashamed of yourself. Emcee Rove should be preverbially run out of town by the angry torch-carrying mob.

We're trying to get past these tyrrants – please let the Dems and Repubs play it out without such nonsensical interference.

Obama '08...

Freddie Smith   January 10th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Rove calls Obama lazy. This from a man who worked for the vacation king when it came to presidents.

ConservaNerd   January 10th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

We now know the person the Republicans fear the most! Thanks Rove. You singlehandedly blown the chances for the GOP this year with your idiotic statements. This will only further motivate Democrats to "Change" the political landscape.

Larry   January 10th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Why does the news media even cover Karl Rove? He is no longer on the public payroll and his opinion is not important.

Roberta   January 10th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Karl Rove's an idiot who advised us into a path of distruction. He should be the last person to open his mouth about leadership.

Chris   January 10th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

To those of you who are saying he's criticizing Obama because Obama would be the strongest in the general election: when all the Republicans were going after Hillary Clinton non-stop in the debates, and in all their campaign appearances, Obama and his supporters were acting like that was evidence that she couldn't do well in the general. Now that they're going after Obama, you think that shows that he COULD do well in the general. You can't have it both ways. Isn't it obvious that they go after whoever is a frontrunner on the other side, because that person might win and they want to start the negative campaign against the future winner as early as possible?

In any event, Rove is actually right about Obama. You can't just assert that you're a leader and a uniter before you've done anything at all or been around long enough to demonstrate those qualities in any real way. People just accept his assertions without questioning them. What other politician could get away with that? Bill Clinton was right to call his campaign a fairy tale.

Nancy   January 10th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I'm for Hillary but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure our that Rove is thinking Obama may just be the nominee. All us democrats better be aware of what republicans will do to win.==anything

Kwame   January 10th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

No NEGATIVE comments about OBAMA can change my mind.
OBAMA IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Go away Rove. Nobody pays attention to you.
By the way give yourself mmmmmmm for not being put in JAIL.

CC   January 10th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

We all know why the ranting Republican Turd Blossom is praising Hitlery and pouncing on Sen. Obama–because the Republicans want Hitlery to win the Democratic nomination since they think she will be easier to beat than Sen. Obama in the general election. I'll be so glad when this is all over and the Shrub from Texas, his Turd, and the Clintons will all be thrown back into the cesspool from whence they came!

INeedHope   January 10th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Finally we (Democrats that is, Barack Obama Democrats to be more specific) have reversed the fear mongering and turned the tables...Republicans (and the Clintons) are starting to feel the excitement of change that the American people are finally sensing and it has got them scared out of their minds...Keep up the Positivity Barack...A change is going to come....YES IT CAN!!!

Vince, Jupiter, Florida   January 10th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Rove isn't just a neocon crackpot he is also a traitor to his country. Of course he wants Hillary to get the nomination – - she will give him his best opportunity to display his evil nature.

Jeannie, Atlanta Georgia   January 10th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Well one thing about Rove is he sure did know how "dumb" Americans were to vote for Bush a second time....this time though, we are on to him and most Americans KNOW now NOT TO LISTEN TO THE "ROVE" types. (I hope).

Rachel, Houston TX   January 10th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

This article is ludicrous. Who cares what Karl Rove thinks? He has spent his entire career fashioning lies and twisting reality. The only reason he is attacking Obama is because Obama now has a real chance at winning the nomination. Obama is a strong general election candidate, and I'm sure that frightens him.

Mark M   January 10th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I live in Illinois, and would like someone in the news media to ask Senator Obama what he has done for Illinois while he has been in office???????

Susan   January 10th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Whoa. I agree with Rove. Never thought I'd say that. Go Hillary. Obama is smoke and mirrors (and inappropriate references to MLK)

Dashing   January 10th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Rove is not afraid of Obama. He sees the endgame. He wants a bloodbath between Hillary and Obama so that both of them will be left weakened in the general election. It's the only way that the Republicans stay in power in November.

Angela Ash, Iowa   January 10th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

What a political game! Rove just wants to help Obama by attacking him on purpose. His people know that Republican candidates can not beat Clinton but can beat Obama. That's why Rove is so anxious to help Obama this way!
Do not be fooled by him!

ErniePF   January 10th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Rove, Limbaugh. Twin pudgemuffins of different mothers.

Bullied forever, now spewing neocon rant and redneck bile. Big deal.

Brian, Fort Worth, TX   January 10th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Karl Rove is a pompous plague on American politics. Memo to Rove: Keep running from subpoenas and stay out of prominent editorial articles. You have zero credibility with the American people.

Schlarg   January 10th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

No! No, no master, they catch you, they catch you! Don’t take it to him. He wants the Precious. Always he’s looking for it, and the Precious is wanting to go back to him. But we mustn’t let him have it

bob edwards   January 10th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

carl rove i never liked you until now the way you put obama in his place was great

PGB   January 10th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Karl Rove is a loon. His day has passed. That said, he is correct about Obama's Illinois legislature record. Sad.

Jim P. - Chicago   January 10th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

He's just calling it like it is – you liberal progressives are delusional. Wake up!

James M. Holmes, Denver CO   January 10th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Why is this guy not in an orange jumpsuit right now? Who cares what he thinks! But it does prove one thing, the GOP is scared to death of Obama. They know know he will dust anyone the GOP will put up...

La'Kitgum, NH   January 10th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

The truth is coming out. Starting NH, Americans are beginning to understand that in politics, endogenous is more important than exogenous – that reality and fact are more important than rhetoric and body language or charisma without substance. Americans are beginning to understand that Hillary stands for what the President of the USA should be and not Obama with his empty promises.

"Mr. Obama has failed to rise to leadership on a single major issue in the Senate," Rove writes in a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed. "In the Illinois legislature, he had a habit of ducking major issues, voting 'present' on bills important to many Democratic interest groups, like abortion-rights and gun-control advocates. "For someone who talks about a new, positive style of politics and pledges to be true to his word, Mr. Obama too often practices the old style of politics, saying one thing and doing another," he said.

Obama's leadership leaves a lot more questions to be answered but foremost, how can he be an agent of change without experience? How can he change what he does not know? How can he change what he does not have? Experience in economy, healthcare and security are all in Hillary's bag and Hillary can change them for the good of all America. Obama has a bag of experience but it is empty. He has nothing to change.

My prayers and Best wishes to Hillary and I urge all Americans (black, white, oriental, hispanic) to support Clinton because they will never regret their votes. We did it in NH. NH understands that it is issues, not body language, which stands out in this campaign and Hillary is all about issues. Listen to her carefully instead of cheering at her and you will understand just like the people of NH did – the issues matter.

Afroz-ME   January 10th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I think the Wall Street Journal needs new people to write for its op-ed section
Also, I don't understand why this is political news? What was the last time a republican had something good to say about a leading democratic candidate during the primary election season?

ron   January 10th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Tell Karl to go and write for the Iraqi Daily. His service was a disgrace to this country. He is part of the Bush/Cheney terror on the constitution and a criminal. Still good to see though he is part of the problem and not part of ANY solution.

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Go back to rapping Mr. Rove. No need to rag on other people just cause your guy's approval rating is in the toilet.

Pot & the Kettle   January 10th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

If people don't get wise, Karl "Bush's Brain" Rove will be right! Hillary will get the nod and we will have four more years of Republican rule! Don't let a single tear change your view! If you have to attempt to demonstrate that you are human, what's that say about the person??

KD417   January 10th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Wonder why Rove is meddling in the Democratic primary. May the GOP is scared.

anon   January 10th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

This man is the anti-Christ...

kay, dc   January 10th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

i'm sure for the right price.. Dems could buy him and his stragtegic thinking. afterall, he did get Bush elected twice... a man who did not know who the President of Pakistan was 8 years ago.. i coul dgo on and on.. Come on DNC hire Karl

One Nation Under God   January 10th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Human being say a variety of things. President Johnson seemed to carry himself as a different person. Please just research people before making uninformed statements

Jose   January 10th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Let's see who do the republicans want to run against – Hillary. And if people think she can beat the republicans then come here to Florida and buy a chunk of my iceburg that I have for sale. Don't wait though, its going fast!

I'm not for Obama and Rove has some truth in what he says but the Republicans know that the only way they can win is if Hillary is the nominee. She will energize the republican party in ways we've never seen!

So democrats if you want to lose, than go ahead and nominate Hillary!

rgso   January 10th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

so when he attacks Hillary, its because he wants her to be nominee, when he attacks Obama, it's because he DOESN"t want her to be nominee? please!! How about we just don't listen to him?

Fla Dem   January 10th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Shut up Rove - you've caused enough misery, embarrassment, disgrace, disrespect, upheavel, ruination, mega debt, global environmental disaster, lies, and plenty other diasters that I don't have time to mention, to the United States, her (former) allies, and the entire world. NO one misses you. You stole two elections (that we know of) - why don't you get back under your rock?

randy   January 10th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Republicans are doing all the can to bring obama down.before it is too late. For hillary clinton we shall see,if she will cry her way out in nevada and SC this time nobody gonna listen to her.

rgso   January 10th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

DEMOCRATS, don't listen to this man, he purposelly makes tries to confuse us and beside, he has NO credibility, why is he even being discussed?

Gracious & Logical   January 10th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

It is obvious that the Republicans now feel more comfortable battling Hilary than they do challenging Obama.

DG

Susan E.   January 10th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Rove can't help himself, he knows that a Clinton candidacy is the only slim hope he has of defeating the Democrats, putting Bush's buddy McCain in the Oval Office, and getting a few of his criminal pals and K street lobbyists back inside where they can manipulate things until the Bush family can steal another election.

As the GOP advisor said...to defeat Hillary in the general election, all the Republicans have to do is raise her negatives a few points and they're in like Flint. I can't tell you how many Democrats I know who've told me they will stay home before they vote for her. And it only takes tiny percentages today to sway whole elections.

Paul   January 10th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

At this point who really cares what this criminal thinks or says ! Scooter Libby took the fall for Rove and everyone knows it .I kills me that the media that's supposed to be so liberal continually gives crooks like Oliver North, Judge Bork,G. Gordon Liddy a platform to spew their venomous lies !

RC   January 10th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

His comments mean nothing to me. Honestly. Being referred to as "Bush's Brain" is NOT a compliment!

Ron, Racine, Wisconsin   January 10th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Leave it to Rove to come up with this tactic, "Find a way to gently belittle her....". This is the way the Republican machine operates. Shamefull. What's this guy doing here anyway? He should be in jail for his part of the Valerie Plame fiasco.

matt   January 10th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Um, who cares?

Irritated   January 10th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Uh Oh, it looks like a new season of Pinky and the Brain. The Brain has been fired! Has no way to get to Pinky to discuss his plans to, dare I say it, take over the world!

So he focuses on the campaign.

I'm sure Clinton (who I wouldn't vote for if my life depended on it honestly), is NONE too thrilled that this slimeball has suddenly appeared in her corner. Someone get that woman a can of bugspray, stat!

Like he even has ANY idea what "human" means. Pfffth.

Begone, vile oaf, begone.

Pierre   January 10th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

What a flip Flopper. He admired Obama because he did not think that Obama could win. As the heat is on he switches to Hillary. Carl should be on trial just like Saddam

Ed,Ellenville,New York   January 10th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I guess none of you have caught on to Rove's methods in all these years! He's deliberately misleading democrats by attacking Obama so that he gets your sympathy and your vote. This is classic Rove trying to take down Clinton and Edwards. He once planted bugs in his own office and tried to blame democrats. The FBI nailed him on it. Don't be fooled by the misdirection. The republicans want Obama badly. They think they're being slick.

serge   January 10th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Question to all of you: from Angel to Cat. Why do you comment on Rove's personality and what he did in the past instead of focusing on the substance of what he wrote?Talking about the substance I think it is interesting and worth thinking about. I live in Illinois and I supported Barak strongly in 2004 and most of 2007. I identify myself as an undecided now. I am tired of Obama's sermon-style shallow lengthy speeches with 0 information . Plus what Rove wrote is true. I am also confused with the CHANGE message. What specifically does he want to change to what? How? When? Does anybody know? When it looks like a group of "revolutionary" multimultimillionaires is going to sing Worker's International the whole show is probably fake.

Bob Manor   January 10th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Coming from Rove? His comments aren't even worth publishing.

daehttub   January 10th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Gee, Rupert Murdoch buys the WSJ and now Karl Rove is penning an Op Ed to slime Barack Obama. Let the "Foxification" of the WSJ begin!

Sean   January 10th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Someone please tell Karl Rove to sit down somewhere and be quiet. This just goes to show that Republicans really want Hillary to win because they know they can beat her. Karl sounds nervous about Obama.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   January 10th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I couldn't agree more with those who think Rove attacking Obama is laughable!

sarah   January 10th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Clearly, Rove wants to help Hill get the nomination, because he knows the Republican establishment will finally have something to get fired up about.

Phil Memphis, TN   January 10th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Hmmm... I wasn't going to vote for Obama, but if Rove is saying this, I think i just changed my mind because he must be afraid of Barack. Go Obama! Oh, WAIT A SECOND. I bet Rove KNEW that he is so hated that when he s dissed Obama everyone would vote for him. so it is really Clinton he is scared of. Go Hillary. HOLD ON. Maybe he knew we would know that he was tricking us..... puhllleeaassee.

Sis   January 10th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Is little Karl getting scared too? He knows Hillary is easy to beat by the GOP in the general election and Obama is not. The biggest threat to the old establishment is Barack Obama in '08. The status quo has got to go because Barack is bringing it back to the people.

Matt, Chicago   January 10th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

This has nothing to do with Obama, and probably doesn't need to be said, but...
quote KR: "given to misstatements and exaggerations."
Apparently he didn't leave his hypocrisy cloak in washington. go back to the shadows karl – you're lucky you're not in jail.

James   January 10th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

lol @ Rove

Jonathan   January 10th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

As much as I hate the guy, he is a political genius.

Danny Beaulieu   January 10th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Haha.. You know I've been watching Fox News lately (not getting my news from them.. just watching) and listening to people like Hannity state that they wish they had gone easier on Clinton because the Republicans cannot beat Senator Obama. This looks to be a behind the scenes attempt by GOP bigshots to get Senator Clinton nominated and turn out their base.

Steve Snow, New York   January 10th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Rove may just want to blam Obama so that let more people to vote for Obama! He is really Obama's support!

E. C., Houston, Texas   January 10th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN! IT'A ABOUT TIME SOMEONE CALLED IT LIKE IT IS AND DID SO IN A WAY THAT MAKES THE COUNTRY UNDERSTAND! ROVE COULDN'T BE MORE RIGHT ABOUT OBAMA.............SO SLICK, SMOOTH AND CALCULATING. OBAMA IS A MAN WHO SAYS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING...NEVER HAS...AND NEVER WILL. ALL THOSE WHO ARE TAKEN IN BY THIS MAN ARE IN FOR AN UNREAL AWAKENING! WAKE UP, FOLKS....OBAMA IS NOT WHO YOU THINK!

Jeff C Lorton,VA   January 10th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

WHO LISTENS TO KARL ROVE ANYWAY? lol

Brenda   January 10th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

well said, Karl Rove. Obama is just as bad as the calculating Clinton.

aaron, minneapolis mn   January 10th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

A month ago he told Obama to go negative on Clinton knowing full well the American public is against negative campaigns. It was to be a backfire on Obama. Now that Obama didn't take the idiotic advice Rove is attacking Obama. The repulicans are very scared of facing off with Obama. This only proves Obama's electability. Rove and company wants to run against Clinton because she's unelectible. Go Barack!

Maria L. English   January 10th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

please all he needs is a forumto express his crazy positions.

c ilivuziman   January 10th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Clinton is not a big challenge for Republicans but Obama is. Obama is gaining many republicans and independents and Clinton got none. We can easily see Rove's motivation. He wants to have an other Republican mandate if the democrate candiate were Clinton, Republicans would win again
c.ilivuziman@hotmail.com

Jeff Sacramento, CA   January 10th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I guess the betting line has just changed.

Hey,..can you smell that? It..it.. smells like FEAR!

jack, ny, ny   January 10th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Obama lovers don't get excited over this. All this means is Obama is what is true regarding his record in senate which is nothing. It is a record of lazy person who doesn't like to take stand on anything then he goes around an belittle the one who did. This karl guy is not saying anything ground breaking. Truth is out there but obama lovers prefer to be living in fantasy land with no touch with reality.....

Ilene, Livonia MI   January 10th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

And I would believe anything Karl Rove has to say because..................

GaryO Virginia Beach   January 10th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Haha. That Karl Rove. . . what a sneaky guy!

The Republicans want Obama to win the Democratic nomination because Obama will be much easier to defeat than Hillary. Karl Rove, of course, is a Republican strategist.

By criticizing Obama, Karl Rove is actually helping Obama win the Democratic nominations. That's because most Dems will do the opposite of whatever Karl Rove recommends.

By criticizing Obama, Karl Rove knows he is helping Obama win the Democratic nomination. Ha ha. Those sneaky Republicans . . . you gotta watch'em

He couldn't have come up with a more lame criticism. Rove is saving the real nasty stuff for when and if Obama actually makes it past the primaries.

Gracious & Logical   January 10th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

The initial strategy was to weaken Clinton during her ‘inevitable’ coronation as the Democratic presidential nominee. Now that a wave of hope and change has been sweeping through registered Republicans and Independents alike, the Republican’s attack dogs are at it again. Even they have come to realize the strength and inspiration of Sen Obama – captured in his vision and manifesto for a better and unified America.

Republicans do your worst… then again, the Clinton Machine is currently doing just so.

DG

Anthony   January 10th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Though I disagree with him on just about everything policy wise, they call him Bush's brain for a reason... he is basically the reason we have had eight years of Bush. He knows what he is talking about politically and he definitely raises some good points. He told Obama how to beat Clinton a few months ago and now Clinton how to beat Obama. I imagine his goal is to encourage them to beat each other up, leaving the eventual Democratic nominee weakened. I do like however, that finally someone pointed out Obama's quite obvious weaknesses (the pundits and media haven't thought about mentioning it). For all of the 'hopers' out there, look at the policies and accomplishments, not just the bumper stickers and fancy posters.

mrfrobozzo   January 10th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

"Bush has a brain?"

low blow there...

Jim   January 10th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

This is simple political calculus at its best. Rove may not be in the "buisness" anymore, but he still has a large vested interest in seeing a republican in the white house. Its only natural hes going to back the democratic candidate most likely to lose.

DriveAMclaren   January 10th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

On second thoughts I welcome Karl Rove's comments. I wish he was more aggressive. If anything it will help Obama.

mrfrobozzo   January 10th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Why so hateful people? Share the love...You all must learn to practice the art of not talking, and of thinking instead.

Gracious & Logical   January 10th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

The initial strategy was to weaken Clinton during her ‘inevitable’ coronation as the Democratic presidential nominee. Now that a wave of hope and change has been sweeping through registered Republicans and Independents alike, the Republican’s attack dogs are at it again. Even they have come to realize the strength and inspiration of Sen Obama – captured in his vision and manifesto for a better and unified America.

Republican do you worst… then again, the Clinton Machine is currently doing just so.

DG

jc, chicago, illinois   January 10th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

karl rove should be kept away from anywhere with a microphone for the rest of his natural life.

Leo, TX   January 10th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

One more thing...I laughed when I read that Rove said that Obama is "given to mis-statements and exaggerations." Hmmm...and Rove himself isn't? Please do us a service and disappear Komandant.

Ronald Nfor   January 10th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Rove must believe the American people are just outright dumb. The political villain that he is, he savored the prospect of a Hiliary nomination so his machine could tear her down. Just as Hilary's campaign panicked when Obama won Iowa with no plan B, so does the Rovian machine. If Obama wins the nomination, the right is disarmed.
The American people see Rove for who he is. The architect behind the most divisive politics in American history.

Cathy   January 10th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Rove the spin master - FactCheck.org blasts every single one of these statements into the dust, including a full listing of legislature that Obama introduced or authored, and an explanation of what the "present" vote means on those hot button issues (it's essentially the same as the Michiganders being asked to vote Undetermined to prevent Clinton from getting through.)

Spin your lies, Karl. We're sick of them.

aware   January 10th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

It takes one to know one! Rove at his best. Oh, I'm not a Republican or a Rove fan. :)

Ed   January 10th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

The fact that Carl Rove doesn't like Obama is forcing me to give him a second look. Hmmmmm. Why are the Republicans so intent on facing Hillary Clinton? Maybe she hasn't been as fully "vetted" as she says and thinks.

Ann   January 10th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

In this case, I agree with him. Obama has a very weak record.

That's going to HAVE to be discussed, people.

Nevermind his pretty speeches.

This is an unknown guy. Check him out.

Your future is at stake.

Jake, California   January 10th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

"The comments are the latest musings from the man often refereed to as "Bush's brain" on the Democratic race for the White House"

Doesn't this line say it all about Rove? He is the 'Bush Brain' look at where that brain has us today!

r.h   January 10th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

ONLY BECAUSE, GOP would be much more comfortable facing Clinton than Obama. Same old status-quo!!

Leo, TX   January 10th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

What a loon. Sorry, Herr Karl...no one cares what you think anymore. You weren't right once during your 6 1/2 years running the country with Bush as your mindless puppet.

Good ridance.

DriveAMclaren   January 10th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Karl Rove knows well that its going to be easy to defeat Hillary than Obama. And so the attack. I hope people understand that Republicans now take Obama as a serious threat in their bid to capture the white house again.

Lev Klinemann, Redondo Beach CA   January 10th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Why is Karl Rove not in JAIL, this pilsbery dirty doughboy is rotten to the core. Now he's attacking Obama?

It does seem like republicans want Hillary to be the nominee.

There is a good case of ELECTION fraud, there was a district that there was at least 3 votes for Ron Paul, but in that district the Diebolt machines showed that Ron Paul got 0 votes.

I am by no means a Ron Paul voter, the guy is a freak as far as I am concerned, but the repulicans seem to be afraid of both Ron Paul and Obama.

Shouldn't somebody investigate this?

Chuch   January 10th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

You dont get it.
Rove is starting a vetting process for Obama. Now all the MSM will start talking about Obama's record and this is not good for Obama because he has missed over 130 senate votes.
Rove wants the Republicans to run against Hillary.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   January 10th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

How soon before Murdoch has the "Wingo" game in the WSJ?!?!?!

Shiwo   January 10th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

A typical hypocrite,he doesn't know where he is, he stupid. We are far from being misled again. The critics lack substantial roots.
let him go sleep

Justin, Houston, TX   January 10th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

And the Obama camp is off. Last month when he was on Obama's side, they were scared of him. Now he criticizes Obama and they're scared of him. Man, for someone that's supposed to be the great uniter, he sure is making a lot of enemies.

And because he raises avalid point, that Obama has accomplished nothing in the Senate, hasn't brought Republicans and Democrats together to end the war (instead voting to fund it over and over and over), doesn't take a stand on any issues (rather missing the vote or voting present).

There is no love lost for Karl Rove, but the truth is the truth.

Jerry   January 10th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Karl Rove...who's that..oh ya, the guy who helped bush get us into Iraq, helped with the subprime mortgage problem, helped reduce taxes for billionaires..coordinated the Katrina response..he said something? Who cares.

John, New York, NY   January 10th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

This certainly puts Obama in great company.

Hmmm...Hasn't Rove also gone after the likes of Gore, Kerry, Valerie Plame, and the fired federal attorneys? They're all still standing and its Rove who is going hat-in-hand to anyone in the media who will give him the equivalent of table scraps of attention. Sadly, in the end, despite his obsession with power, it seems he will go down in history for being the bride on the top of the Bush legacy cake, while his primary adversaries have gone on to do things like...well...win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Great job Obama!

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   January 10th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

To Cat, Costa Mesa, CA:

To all Bush backers....put on the foil hats!!!

Julia   January 10th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Rove obviously states this because it'll be easier for the Republicans to defeat Clinton. The key for Democrats is to give them a curve ball. Not Hillary Clinton.

Jake   January 10th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

This man does not deserve to be heard anywhere except in a court of law facing justice for serious crimes. He also deserves a fat lip to match the rest of his face.

Anna   January 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Obama's cure for the financially desperate home owners:
Make a deal with Antoin "Tony" Rezko –
CNN: Please let us know more about this odd pair as well as Obama's mysterious stock deals.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   January 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Why isn't Karl Rove in a federal prison?!?!?!

Robin, L.A.   January 10th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Like it or not, this is a clue as to how Obama would be beat up in a national election.

MB Atlanta   January 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

CNN!

Stop legitimizing this windbag by publishing his dribble! I realize he is about to be made irrelevant and that long future of Repug rule isnt going to work out so he needs to influence SOMETHING. But stop talking about it. It makes our stomach turn more than Hillary crying as a tactic does.

Toto   January 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Hey Rove why don't you like USA.
Obama is the only guy who will lead this nation to a great and developed way.

morgan   January 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

GOP is pullin out the big guns now!
I second the motion never to give Rove any publicity ever again.

Phil   January 10th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Please do not post anything this man serve, he should not of been able to evade prison, please shun him from any public place.

NJ Guy   January 10th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Looks like Rove is now worried about Obama becoming the dem candidate. I dont think his red head politics or the politics of fear will work against Obama.

Larry   January 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

If Karl Rove had worked for Clinton instead of Bush, he would be considered the best political mind in the history of the world. Love him or hate him (as I am sure most people commenting will surely hate him), he has the knowledge and skill that every politician would love to have working on their campaign.

enoch needles, jersey city nj   January 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

karl who?

Christian, Tampa FL   January 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

As if anyone finds what Karl Rove has to say worth anything. He was a central part of the most sinister Administration since the Nixon era.

OC   January 10th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Cat, Costa Mesa, MA

I don't think most of us have the energy to attack Bush anymore? I'm just waiting for him to go away.

I really hope the Democrats stay focus and continue to differentiate themselves from one another without playing dirty politics. Karl Rove his just trying to stir the pot. He needs to just worry about his party.

Joe   January 10th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

You may want to click on the link and actually read the article before you post another pro-Obama position......

I certainly do not agree with the man. I don't hate him, I loathe his politics. He made several valide points in the article.

It helps to keep an open mind.

Tom   January 10th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Go away Karl you are old news.

EE   January 10th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Its not just Rove.The Republican establishment catches fever with possibility of an Obama nomination. Many of them have been voicing serious fears if Obama wins.Obama's unifying figure, message and charisma is incredibly powerful and sometimes irresistible even to Republicans to get along.

Rove will do everything to see that Hilary gets the nomination.Thats their target.

Tim, Northern VA   January 10th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Looks like the Republicans are scared of Obama.

Karl Rove is a shell of a human.

jcw - palmdale, ca   January 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Rmmm!! And, they're burning up the quarter mile! Much to the racer's surprise is Team Bush defending Team Clinton as the Clinton car aims for a better position, while Team Obama is constantly leaking out oil slicks to trip everyone up. If he keeps up this tactic, the whole voting race will land in one huge pileup, with no survivors!

Nalla   January 10th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Shame on WSJ for allowing this goofball to write. This is what happens when Murdoch takes control of WSJ.

Rove should go back to mail-order publishing work and stop writing op-eds. Lets not give this disgraced evil any more publicity. The more he attacks Obama, the more invigorating it will be for the liberal base to vote for Obama.

John   January 10th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

"in a rare move, Rove praises Clinton" Did I rreally read that or was it a mirage? Rove praises Clinton to dump on Obama! Are the republicans really this scared of Obama. My enemy's enemy..... & all that

Lauren   January 10th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

"The comments are the latest musings from the man often refereed to as "Bush's brain" on the Democratic race for the White House."

1. it's referred, not refereed
2. what does "on the Democratic race for the White house" mean? Bush and Rove are Republicans last I checked, and the race to the White House is not Democratic or Republican.
3. Bush has a brain?

Patrick, Denver Colorado   January 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

It is true. While I generally like Obama I do find it troubling that he has ducked out on stating his opionion (voting) on a lot of major issues. He wasn't there when they voted to name Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization but critizied Clinton for doing so. He has a history of voting "present" on abortion issues (that means you aren't saying you are for or against something), he won't protect abortion survivors I find this disturbing. I also just learned that he didn't vote for Chief Justice John Roberts, or Sam Alito. I thought he was supposed to be a moderate? His greatest strength is his personality not his record.

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   January 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Make that THREE words!

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   January 10th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Two words:

Turd Blossom squared!

Edwards in 2008

Neelima   January 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Karl Rove? Dabbling in Democratic politics? Must have some time on his hands!

Ollie McMillan   January 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I don't know how Mr. Rove can look at himself in the mirror anymore. I think he probably just did Mr. Obama the biggest favor he could. I hope Mr. Rove wakes up some day and finally realizes how much damage he and others have caused. Grow up!

I'm sure Hillary is also thrilled that she's got your support Mr. Rove. That will bring in the democratic votes buy the ton!

Bruce Miller   January 10th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

No one cares what Rove thinks. He should be in prison.

Nancy Levin   January 10th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

To "Another Steve" Amen! Measure Barack Obama's successes by those who go on attack ASAP. It's ROVE AND THE FEAR FACTOR. WATCH WHO'S NEXT!!

Mark R. / Bonn, Northhein-Westfalia, Germany   January 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

We should be thankful to Rove for giving us insight into the mind of a twisted neo-con. First, Rove went after HRC as if she was the devil himself, probably convinced that she is headed for a landslide in November.

Then the Obama train started rolling and good old Karl decided to take potshots at Obama, fearing that he is headed for a landslide in November.

Truth is, any of these three leading DEM hopefuls, when nominated, is heading for a major landslide in November.

WHOOSH!!!

40 state win.

WHOOSH!!!

Jeff, Hartsville, SC   January 10th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

The left wingers spew their venom at the mere mention of Karl Rove. Perhaps they have good reason to mistrust, even despise the man. Some of the descriptions used by the posters: "HE HAS ALOT OF BAGGAGE", "his bag of dirty tricks and lies", "this man is a clown", "led our country into this shameful state",.
Kinda reminds me of how many of us feel about Bill Clinton, and his wife.....real dirtballs. All the more reason to vote for Obama....enough of the Bushes and Clintons already!!!

Angelina   January 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Bout time!

NO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trever White, New York   January 10th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I believe Karl Rove knows more about Obama from insider than you do. Everyone has right to say what he or she knows or believes. Otherwise, who are you and shall we let you speak here as well?

Dave, Atlanta, GA   January 10th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Does anyone else think that maybe Karl Rove did this because he really wants Obama to win and he realises that when he criticises Obama, it just gets Obama more votes?

Odi   January 10th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Whoever wins this election should keep the Bush administration accountable to criminal mistakes they have committed. Karl Rove should not talk because he is not innocent of the crimes that have taken domestically and abroad. Once Bush is out of the way we will find out what happened the last 8 years in the White House and bring those responsible to justice.

Robert Bell   January 10th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Rove is a good strategist.

He has said before that the best shot the Republicans have in retaining the White House is to run against Hillary.

So, if he can knock Obama down a few notches, it helps Hillary, which helps the Republicans, because they know Hillary is beatable due to her "high negatives" (50% of the country really reviles her and would crawl through fire to vote against her).

Also, Rove is unemployed at the moment, as I understand it, and trying to raise his "relevance" profile, perhaps hoping a new candidate will hire him. But his negatives are probably higher than Hillary's, and for any candidate to hire him would be political suicide.

If Hillary is the nominee, I suspect we will another Republican President.

As a registered Democrat, I would vote for (and financially support) McCain over Hillary.

If the choice is Obama or McCain, we are spoilt for choices.

danielo   January 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Karl Rove.. should go to Iraq and fight the war he started!!! Its pretty obvious he initially thought Obama was toast and tried to give him unsolicited advice. Now that Obama is their big headache he'd rather help Bill and Hillary in their fight.
We are no fools !!

frequantFlyr   January 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Rove points out Obama's tendency to duck out of votes. Didn't we also see that trait recently when he conveniently skipped out on the Iraq war vote? Can someone say why Obama fails to appear for crucial votes?

minnesota dfl-er   January 10th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Ok, if Rove is going after him, that's as good as an endorsement in my book!

Sophie Banfield, Dallas   January 10th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Love him or hat him you've got to admit he's brilliant. The Obama campaign could really benefit from his advice.

pam   January 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

i love it....Rove advising obama. Didn't obama say in a debate he would seek advise from both parties. well he sure is true to his word about this. talk about a calculating politician.

Aaron   January 10th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Bush lovers, please come back to planet earth... (and reality)

Dan   January 10th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

He's just going to keep attacking the front-runner, whoever that might be, so as to weaken him/her in the general against the republicans. That being said, he symbolizes the worst of American politics, and that is not a swipe at President Bush. Rove makes a point to be divisive, that is all I am saying.

Thomas B, Costa Mesa   January 10th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Glad he is speaking up. He is giving us a preview of the opposition's arguement after the primaries are over.

jane, ny, ny   January 10th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Please Obama has been tested at all. He goes around with fairytale stories. What does he stand for again. Change? what do you mean by change? All of sudden Obama's theories falls flat on the ground. ...after all he is a dreamer like some of those american idol contestants who come with lot of talk but nothing to show for.

To all those Obama lovers–give me one single issue Obama raised. He has audacity to take shot at hillary where as he is so stupid that instead of simple "yes or No" he votes present. What an idiot.

I pity his loser supporters.

Judy   January 10th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Rove is being disingenuous. The Republicans will do anything they can to avoid facing Obama in the general election–it would be much easier for them to pillory Hillary than cope with the excitement that Obama engenders.

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   January 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Rove is a pig, but happily he's now irrelevant. The country hates his guts.

AJ, IL   January 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

We need you Al. We need Al Gore to endorse Obama and cause a real political stir in the Clinton camp.

Sabrina   January 10th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Karl who? Who listens to him?

jlb hallsville tx.   January 10th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

You people who think Obama can win really are living a fairy tale. He can have all the John Kerrys he wants, who wants a loser anyway. It'll either be Hillary or the new Huck on the block. Never voted for a repub. before but just might do it this year. Mr. Obama needs to know snowballs never last when the heat is on.

Spencer   January 10th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Karl Rove ramblings resonate of a man afraid of a possible outcome, and doing his best to disrupt the course along the way. Karl Rove: ever poisoning the pool of free-thinkers everywhere!

Sal Phoenix, AZ   January 10th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I think Rove is trying to incite Democrats to vote for Obama because the Republicans are afraid of Mrs. Clinton...Don't fall for it...

PK, Lincoln City, OR   January 10th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

It's obvious Mr. Rove can't quite stop his own "calculating" manipulations, as transparent as they are, now that he has a forum on another Murdoch media outlet. Does anyone doubt that WSJ will quickly become the unofficial voice of the extreme right wing of the Republican party? This guy actually makes me sick to my stomach.

carl trider   January 10th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Who in their right mind would listen to anything Karl Rove has to say? As the architect of the election of the worst president in US history, he must take responsibility for the current state of affairs. Given that, he would be well advised to crawl into a hole somewhere and pull it in after him ! The end of the Bush presidency, along with his gang of puppet-masters, will finally allow the world to get back to normal, will improve the status of the US around the world, and will ,in itself, be a giant step towards world peace. The past 8 years have been a nightmare, and on inauguration day in January, the entire world will heave a huge sigh of relief.

Chuck   January 10th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Karl Rove's divisive political strategy led Bush to severly damage America with wild spending and wild borrowing, doubling the national debt, turning over our democracy to business. Their policies have killed more innocent people than Bin Laden, and its not close. Who cares what the evil dirt bag says?

Jes, Bethesda, MD   January 10th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Looks like Mr. Rove seems threatened by Obama a little bit. Maybe some jealousy creeping up into the minds of Republcans.

I wouldn't take too much stock in Karl Rove's analysis, I mean for the political establishment to describe him as such a "political genius", the Republicans ended up losing both houses of Congress and he left Bush with 25% approval.

Al in Wpg   January 10th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I would say that having Rove against you is probly the best thing for Obama. Might as well have Bush say "I don't like him, he's nothing like me".

Mobley   January 10th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I think it is good that Mr. Rove point out chinks in Mr. Obama armor I mean if he can't parlay the barbs of republican political onslaught how will he fair versus Putin

Scott, Madison, WI   January 10th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Which is exactly why you belong in the swamp along with the Clinton's and their version of you – James Carville. The architect of the falling house of cards which has taken our country into further decline than before your old boss took over the thrown from the Hilly/ Billy combo. You are irrelevant, Rove.

David, Tallahassee FL   January 10th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I think that only patriotic Americans should have a voice in this election, so by definition that leaves Rove out.

Chris, Orlando, FL   January 10th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

For the first time in my life, I agree with Mr. Rove. Too many, including the media, have characterized Obama as some Christ-like figure. This is not the second coming.

If we're lucky, for Obama, it won't even be the first coming.

DonJ   January 10th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

The man who brought us George Bush says Obama is lazy without prior accomplishments? From a Texas governor who left the state deep in debt, schools underfunded, pollution rampant, and was too lazy to follow up on the memo that said Bin Laden determined to attack in US? Can he look in the mirror with a straight face and say that? Probably. Look up hypocrisy in the dictionary and you'll see Karl Rove's picture!

kate   January 10th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Karl Rove gave us George W so I would suggest anything he's against MUST be a good thing .... The Washington establishment has pulled out its big guns ... James Carville was on CNN last night barking away :-)

Anonymous   January 10th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Wait a minute. Karl Rove is accusing Obama of being given to "misstatements and exaggerations"? And CNN is repeating this back uncritically, without pointing out the obvious fact of Mr. Rove's own "misstatements and exaggerations"?

Come on, guys, we can do better than this.

Mati   January 10th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I hate to say I agree with what Rowe said. Just to have an idea of accusations would Obama face when he will run against Republicans. Don't forget, the Republican nominee will be a man, so it will be more difficult to harass the candidate and supporters as is done now with Hillary. The way she is treated by media and 'all boys club' is just a proof that America is a gender segregated society with double standards for men and women.

Cat, Costa Mesa, CA   January 10th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Bush haters, start you engines.....

Another Steve   January 10th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Let's see.., why would Rove attack Obama. Simple. He is the only one that can beat any Republican in the general election. Rove we are all trying to be more positive here. Go dump trash somewhere else, we are sick of you and hopefully we will hold you accountable for your part in the Bush legacy one day.

kathe Oakland Ca   January 10th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Karl Rove???? Why in the world would anyone listen to this person who has led our country into this shamful state.

Mary   January 10th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Please don't give this man any more publicity. It's scary.

Scott, Royal Oak, MI   January 10th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

this man is a clown

Tom, Ottumwa, IA   January 10th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Does anyone really care what rove and his bag of dirty tricks and lies really has to say??? Funny how he seems to attack whomever looks like they have a chance at winning...

NewPatriot-Arizona   January 10th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

WOW, WHO IS ROVE TO COMMENT , HE HAS ALOT OF BAGGAGE OF HIS OWN WITHOUT HAVING TO MEDDLE IN POLITICS!

Angel, Los Angeles of Anaheim   January 10th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Who cares what a guy that should be in prison for life thinks.

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