Rove promoted to deputy chief of staff

[Stephanie]

great...


http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/02/09/bush.rove.ap/index.html

Rove promoted to deputy chief of staff
Other new titles announced

Wednesday, February 9, 2005 Posted: 8:13 AM EST (1313 GMT)




WASHINGTON (AP) -- Karl Rove, the senior political strategist who orchestrated President Bush's re-election campaign, has been promoted to deputy chief of staff, a job that will involve him in most White House policy and not just politics.

Rove will now coordinate White House policy developed within the Domestic Policy Council, the National Economic Council, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council, although intelligence and other national security issues from those councils will be handled by deputy chief of staff Joe Hagin.

Rove will retain his title as senior adviser and continue to oversee strategy to advance the president's agenda. In addition, Rove will continue to oversee the offices of intergovernmental affairs, political affairs and strategic initiatives. The new responsibilities do not come with a pay raise.

"Karl Rove is a longtime adviser and trusted member of my team," Bush said in a statement. "His hard work and dedication have been invaluable. I appreciate Karl's willingness to continue to serve my administration in this new position." <more>

[rocktivity]

1. What are his qualifications--compared to Hillary Clinton's, that is

when Bill put her in charge of that Medicare project?

I think Rove is going to regret stepping into the open like this, but I guess his ego wouldn't allow him to be the power behind the throne any longer. I think this is good news because he's fair game now. How's that Valarie Plame leak investigation, going, Karl!

:headbang:
rocknation

[bryant69]

3. He probably will regret it

When the Social Security phase out plan gets stomped on he won't look all that great. However, from his perspective I think it's probably his chance to move to a more substantial position, and if he doesn't do that now, will he really have the chance later?

Bryant
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[peekaloo]

2. *groan* Well we have Condi's "charm" being spread 'round the globe

and now Turd Blossom re-positioned to better service His president.

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:puke:

[McCamy Taylor]

4. He may regret it, people are gonna cut him less slack now...

Check out my second comic strip at

http://www.grandtheftelectionohio.com


And ask if even Republicans in Congress are going to be comfortable with this kind of guy writing policy.

:headbang: