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Karl Rove breaks 30-year streak to back Democrat in Texas energy race

Veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal in the Texas Railroad Commission race, breaking a three-decade pattern of exclusively supporting Republicans. Rove cited the far-right rhetoric of Republican nominee Bo French, including antisemitic and xenophobic social media posts, as the reason for his cross-party decision. While Rove criticized the GOP’s embrace of such figures, President Donald Trump publicly condemned Rove’s stance. The race, which regulates Texas’s oil and gas industry, has become a referendum on party tolerance for bigotry, with French currently leading in polls but facing significant backlash from other Republican leaders.

via Salon.com|

#bo-french #jon-rosenthal #karl-rove

politics12 days ago•3 min saved

Karl Rove denounces GOP 'Nazi' takeover as Paxton concedes Texas Senate losses

Karl Rove declared the Republican Party is being 'taken over by Nazis' during a Texas Tribune Festival interview, citing the influence of far-right figures like Nick Fuentes. He criticized U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton for losing to Democrat James Talarico due to past scandals, stating that incumbent John Cornyn would have won the race. Rove also confirmed he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal in the Railroad Commission race, rejecting Republican Bo French for racist comments.

via sacurrent.com|

#bo-french #james-talarico #karl-rove

politics23 days ago•14 min saved

Rove Breaks With GOP, Backs Democrat in Texas Energy Regulator Race

Veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove says he’ll vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Bo French in Texas’ Railroad Commission race, denouncing French’s past comments as bigoted. He referenced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the GOP needs a “cleaning,” marking a rare cross-party vote that drew Trump’s ire.

via HuffPost|

#bo-french #jon-rosenthal #karl-rove

politics26 days ago•6 min saved

Karl Rove Breaks 30-Year GOP Pattern, Votes Democrat in Texas Railroad Commission Race

Karl Rove, a longtime Republican strategist, said at a private Austin luncheon that he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal for the Texas Railroad Commission after Bo French posted racist comments about South Asian students; Rove called French a 'bigot' and noted he has only voted for one Democratic candidate previously (1994).

via The Texas Tribune|

#bo-french #jon-rosenthal #karl-rove

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Rove Urges MAGA Cash to Rescue Paxton in Slumping Texas Senate Race

Fox News contributor Karl Rove warned that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate bid is slipping as James Talarico dominates in fundraising and ads; he urged Trump’s MAGA Inc. and more funding to rescue Paxton, noting Paxton’s campaign schedule and prior scandals as headwinds while GOP calls for more support intensify.

via mediaite.com|

#james-talarico #john-cornyn #karl-rove

politics5 months ago•12 min saved

Rove: Malaise Could Undercut GOP House Edge Despite Redistricting

Karl Rove warned on Fox News that national malaise could doom the GOP’s House majority in the upcoming midterms, arguing that redistricting might deliver some GOP seat gains but could backfire by fragmenting urban Democratic strongholds; he estimated a net gain of about 3–6 seats if maps pass, though turnout and the president’s approval could widen losses beyond that.

via Mediaite|

#gerrymandering #gop #karl-rove

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Florida's redistricting gamble could turn safe GOP seats into battlegrounds

A Florida plan to redraw congressional maps to bolster GOP representation could backfire by diluting Republican margins in safe districts, making them competitive for Democrats and risking incumbent losses. Karl Rove warned that moving Republican votes from safe districts into others could lower incumbent margins, while a Civic Data & Research Institute study suggests the strategy could increase Republican vulnerability and expand the number of competitive seats from three to seven.

via Democracy Docket|

#competitive-seats #florida #gerrymandering

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Faces Backlash Over Controversial Cabinet Picks and Political Strategy

Republican strategist Karl Rove criticized President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominations, particularly the controversial choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general, which Rove described as a "catastrophically bad selection." Gaetz, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct, withdrew his nomination amid the controversy. Rove argued that Trump's chaotic selection process, marked by inadequate vetting and controversial picks, undermines his potential to gain popular support and creates unnecessary turmoil before taking office.

via The Hill|

#cabinet #controversy #karl-rove

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump's Critical Campaign Mistake: GOP Strategist's Shocking Revelation"

Republican strategist Karl Rove, known for his role in George W. Bush's presidential campaign, criticizes Donald Trump for referring to imprisoned January 6th rioters as hostages, stating that Trump has made a critical mistake in the campaign. Rove suggests that President Joe Biden should confront Trump on this issue.

via CNN|

#campaign-mistake #donald-trump #january-6th-riot

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Karl Rove Advises Biden Campaign to Capitalize on Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons"

GOP strategist Karl Rove advised President Biden's campaign to focus on Donald Trump's defense of the Capitol rioters, calling it a "mistake" for Democrats to exploit. Rove criticized Trump's characterization of the rioters as "hostages" and urged the campaign to highlight Trump's support for pardoning them. He emphasized the need to hold the attackers accountable and criticized Trump's strategy as detrimental to the image of law and order.

via Yahoo News|

#2020-election #capitol-riot #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Republican's Nuclear Critique of Trump and Biden Campaign Advice"

Republican strategist Karl Rove criticizes Donald Trump's embrace of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, suggesting that Biden's campaign should highlight Trump's support for them. Rove emphasizes the severity of the Capitol attack and expresses his disapproval of Trump's intention to pardon the insurrectionists. He also hints at the possibility of voting for Biden in the upcoming election, highlighting the division within the Republican party.

via NJ.com|

#capitol-insurrection #donald-trump #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

DeSantis's Fate Hangs on Iowa, Says Rove

Conservative political analyst Karl Rove believes that the Iowa Caucus will be a make-or-break moment for Governor Ron DeSantis, as a victory in the first primary is crucial for his chances of defeating former President Trump in the 2024 GOP primary. DeSantis has focused his campaign efforts in Iowa, hoping to outperform Trump and pave the way for his nomination. Rove emphasizes that if DeSantis places third in Iowa, it will pose significant challenges for his campaign moving forward.

via The Hill|

#2024-election #gop-primary #iowa-caucus

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

"Insider Tips: Stormy Daniels and Karl Rove's Strategy to Defeat Trump"

Florida Governor DeSantis must understand that he cannot beat Trump by going after his negatives, as it has been tried and failed by many Republican presidential candidates. Instead, he should focus on Trump's positives, such as his border wall and North Korea policy, and erode them. GOP campaign strategist Karl Rove was famous for eroding an opponent’s strengths. Scholar Jennifer Mercieca suggests that porn star Stormy Daniels has bested Trump over the course of her five-year public battle with him.

via POLITICO|

#campaign-strategy #desantis #karl-rove