IMHO, Atwater was not a grand strategist. His talent was in converting middle voters - and in the media part. That’s important, but only one piece of the puzzle.
Rove doesn’t have the brilliance of Atwater, but he has the big picture, knows darn near every precinct in the nation as well as its history, and knows how to put all the pieces together - given a good candidate.
Bottom line - Tokyo Rove is a big govt RINO which is indicative of a less than stellar intellect.
The RIN twins, TR+Bush43, helped to pave the way for Comrade Dick Ozero.
Tokyo Rove should NEVER be defended...unless you’re a big govt RINO like him.