White House Stands Behind Rove Comments

[Contrary1]

"Somewhat puzzling?" Asswipes.

WASHINGTON (AP) - A White House official said Friday the administration finds it ``somewhat puzzling'' that Democrats are demanding presidential adviser Karl Rove's apology or resignation for implying that liberals are soft on terrorism.

``I think Karl was very specific, very accurate, in who he was pointing out,'' communications director Dan Bartlett said. ``It's touched a chord with these Democrats. I'm not sure why.''

Congressional Republicans earlier joined the White House in standing solidly behind Rove, saying he shouldn't apologize and that he was outlining a philosophical divide between a president who sought to win the war on terrorism by taking the fight to the enemy and Democrats who questioned that approach.

The controversy, fought out in hearings, floor speeches and news conferences Thursday on Capitol Hill, was the latest of several highly contentious battles that have soured the already highly partisan atmosphere.


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[CaliTeacher]

1. "I'm a uniter, not a divider."

You're a liar George.

[doubleplusgood]

7. yeah, part of that "new tone" Bush promised

to bring to D.C.

[LittleClarkie]

2. Which enemy Karl

WHERE'S BIN LADEN!

[Democrats_win]

3. Send them Decon, they've got a rat in the white house.

[purduejake]

4. This is stupid...

I am not sure why we got so riled up over these word games. The fact of the matter is that we have a war-criminal sitting as President. Do inflamatory remarks from his clan really deserve this much attention when there is so much else to focus on?

[quiet.american]

5. Master of distraction

Your point is well taken, and it's not lost on many that this is a distraction game. I, for one, am glad these comments have been made public. If Democrats such as Biden and Ford didn't understand before that the gloves are off, it's crystal clear now.

[Carolab]

6. They're even lying about this.

6/23/2005 6:17:00 PM


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To: National Desk

Contact: Trevor FitzGibbon, Jessica Smith or Steve Smith, 202-822-5200, all for MoveOn PAC

WASHINGTON, June 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by Eli Pariser, executive director of MoveOn PAC, in response to Karl Rove's attempt to distract attention from the President's failed Iraq policy:

Karl Rove is trying to change the subject on the President's failed Iraq policy. Even members of his own party, like Senator Chuck Hagel, a Vietnam veteran, has criticized the Administration as " ... completely disconnected from reality. It's like they're making it up as they go along. ... " Recent polls show growing majorities want an exit strategy. Lying about MoveOn won't solve Rove's problem. MoveOn did not oppose the U.S. military action in Afghanistan.

http://www.usnewswire.com/

[KingFlorez]

8. Karl Rove, Shut Up!

They complained about what Dean said, even though it wasn't an insult but an accurate representation. But, when funky Karl Rove makes a hateful and clearly untrue slander, they stand behind him.