Disagree. It wasn’t Rove that did her in. She ran an amateur hour campaign and, by all indications, either isn’t that bright or doesn’t spend a lot of time following current events. Either way, that’s not a recipe for success.
Beyond these problems—which are by themselves will tip the scales in most contested federal election—she didn’t appear to have her financial house in order personally, she seemed to be a bit immature and, apparently, at least dated a person who was a witch. Or warlock. Whatever.
She was a disaster. It showed.
In addition to everything you've stated (correctly), can anyone point to a single personal accomplishment that would qualify her for US Senate? Anything?
And yet, because she "said the right" things, people thought she was grand.
I'm glad Castle was upended, I just wish it would have been by someone who wasn't as unqualified as O'Donnell clearly was.