[logan]

He's so opposed to the war, but he's afraid now that we'll extricate ourselves from our commitment to the war too soon?

But we can't leave Iraq, right? I mean; if it dissolves into civil war and becomes Iran part deux, it's a problem. I worry that Rove will make a calculation in the summer and pull back too far in order to tie up the election; one step forward, two steps back and all.

[AQGeiger]

But we can't leave Iraq, right? I mean; if it dissolves into civil war and becomes Iran part deux, it's a problem. I worry that Rove will make a calculation in the summer and pull back too far in order to tie up the election; one step forward, two steps back and all.

I understand your fears. But it seems to me you're basing those fears upon the belief that Karl Rove is running the adminsitration. Personally, I don't think President Bush would let Rove (or anybody) influence his policy to the extent of placing re-election over principle. GW just isn't that kind of guy.

[cake_crumb]

Rove has nothing to do with the WOT.

[cyncooper]

I worry that Rove will make a calculation in the summer and pull back too far in order to tie up the election;

Rove has nothing to do with decision making regarding Iraq, logan.

Nothing.