Rove thinks he's a genius. I don't. Like Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman, Rove uses the rope-a-dope strategy, minus any indication that he will ever hit back eventually.
I'll say it for the umpteenth time -- Rove is luckier than he will ever be good.
Remember Yvette Lozano? Rove recklessly hired a mole at Bush headquarters that sent debate plans to a Gore supporter, who, to his credit, returned the documents unopened.
If not for the butterfly ballot and a perfect storm of circumstances in Florida, Gore might have been President, and Rove would be consulting for some West Texas congressional candidate. Maybe.
The fact that the election was that close, is a testament to Rove.
Bush being elected in 00 would be on par with Dukakis beat Bush 41 in 88. 8 years of good economic growth and the VP falls short!
Rove is the man.