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Bill Clinton To Dems: Beware Of Karl Rove Politics

First Posted: 10/15/10 12:27 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 07:00 PM ET

Bill Clinton

Politics Daily:

"Karl Rove is a genius," Clinton said, telling the crowd what he believes Republicans want voters to do during the midterm elections: "Stop thinking."

Clinton added that Rove understands there is a deep "tribal" anger about the direction of the country that is fueling the midterms. Republicans like Rove are doing a good job at using talking points to tap into that anger to woo voters.

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"Karl Rove is a genius," Clinton said, telling the crowd what he believes Republicans want voters to do during the midterm elections: "Stop thinking." Clinton added that Rove understands there is a d...
"Karl Rove is a genius," Clinton said, telling the crowd what he believes Republicans want voters to do during the midterm elections: "Stop thinking." Clinton added that Rove understands there is a d...
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siamao 09:05 PM on 10/15/2010
This article (not an HP original) is not about Bill Clinton telling us about Karl Rove,
so perhaps it's the HP headline which is misleading . There's only one
sentence with a few words about Rove where Clinton says, "Karl Rove is a genius."

Well, we already knew that if we are to believe W about his "genius boy." Beyond
that, what does Bill Clinton really think about Karl  Read More...
02:31 PM on 10/18/2010
I remember 60s idealistic kids at UCBerkeley realizing that principle is worth more than accommodating as hustling political chameleon. Realizing noone has THE answer, they promoted MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE and RESPONSIBLE DEBATE to find truth. THAT WAS REAL REVOLUTION!

Rove was a nocturnal animal scurrying in the dark, taking pride in how many unsuspecting insects he could devour. He’s typical Republican operative.

Idealists didn't see him as dangerous. Instead they saw their liberal parents as dangerous because liberals start on political road with bag of principles, lightening load by dumping ideals on road to power so during last steps they travel light.

In 2004 Rove pulled off BIG LIE. Since then I watched Dem operatives become Rovewannabes. The principles they had as under30s evaporated. Henceforth it's all RoveLikeGimmicks.

BillClinton was that way and ended his career as a smudge in history, having out GingrichedGingrich.

Finally Obama came along and liberated DemocratParty from Clintonism.

But Obama was a virgin in a cathouse. So he brought in the Clintonistas to guide him.Their FAKE CHANGE destroyed Obama's presidency. The Clintons are laughing at Obama now that under their guidance he’s seen as "BlackFailure"-- exactly what Clinton was saying during 2008campaign.

Rove/Clinton/Gingrich all alike : no principles, no solutions, just deceptive skills.
09:55 AM on 10/18/2010
Dang, bubba's lookin' rough.
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edified
06:50 PM on 10/17/2010
http://www.barackobama.com/live/?source=FBS&ref=true

The President and his wife LIVE in Ohio!!
Live.... as in right now!
05:31 PM on 10/17/2010
Rove is a genius...have to agree with that.
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Raccoon1
These are the times that try men's souls........
06:00 PM on 10/17/2010
Albeit a slimey one.
06:28 PM on 10/17/2010
Political aparatchnics aren't my favorite people either!
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Taliese
Taxpaying Moderate ex-Republican 4 Obama
05:28 PM on 10/17/2010
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"Clinton added that Rove understands there is a deep "tribal" anger about the direction of the country that is fueling the midterms. Republicans like Rove are doing a good job at using talking points to tap into that anger to woo voters."

IOW, Rove is dogwhistling to the ra- yyyyc iiii-sts in this country. That's what the "tribal" remark was about. They [the angry in -b- reds/rayy ycis sstss] want "their" country back.

Well, guess what?

You can't have it back.

It was never yours to begin with!
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Taliese
Taxpaying Moderate ex-Republican 4 Obama
05:24 PM on 10/17/2010
"Clinton added that Rove understands there is a deep "tribal" anger about the direction of the country that is fueling the midterms. Republicans like Rove are doing a good job at using talking points to tap into that anger to woo voters."

IOW, Rove is dogwhistling to the rayyyyciiiists in this country. That's what the "tribal" remark was about. They [the angry inbreds/rayyycissstss] want "their" country back.

WELL GUESS WHAT?

YOU CAN'T HAVE IT BACK!

IT WAS NEVER YOURS!
03:29 PM on 10/17/2010
The former president will say or doing anything for his party. Integrity...hardly.
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Raccoon1
These are the times that try men's souls........
06:02 PM on 10/17/2010
Yeah, but George is still comfortable down in Crawford, I'm sure.
02:30 PM on 10/17/2010
I hate to stereo type but republicans in general are dishonest people and karl is no different.
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Veratruth
09:38 PM on 10/17/2010
Karl is a bully like most Republicans....
11:11 AM on 10/17/2010
Why are big business and billionaires they afraid to disclose their support for an issue?

The share of total income going to the top 1% of earners was 8.9% in 1976.

The share of total income going to the top 1% of earners was 23.5% in 2007.

Now they want a tax break. Give me a break! #$%^&*()&^#$

The average hourly wage has declined by 7% during the same period.

After 8 years of GWB running the country into a ditch and putting us into the
worse economic downturn since the great depression these people want to be
put back into power.

People have such short memories and are letting the Republicans rewrite history.
The reason we have such high unemployment and a lagging economy are because
GWB took a budget surplus from BIll Clinton and ran it into a huge deficit. We
were losing 750,000 jobs a month when GWB left office.

The economy is on the mend..if GWB and his buddies had not ran the economy into
a ditch we would be in better shape now. He dug us such a big hole that it will take
time to get out.

Democrats need to speak up and get out and vote.

Working class Americans need to understand which party is looking out for them
and which party is looking out for millionaires and corporate elites. Don't
be duped by the spin doctors of the right
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rak6748
Love-Respect-Integrity
03:34 AM on 10/18/2010
Working class Americans need to understand which party is looking out for them
and which party is looking out for millionaires and corporate elites (BOTH). Don't
be duped by the spin doctors of the right OR the Left.
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CarolinaYankee
10:04 AM on 10/17/2010
The only thing Rover is genius at is dirty tricks. He has been doing it since 1970 when he stole his first letterhead from an Illinois Democrat. And now, Papa bush and Shrubby Bush have no governmental power to support him.
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Taliese
Taxpaying Moderate ex-Republican 4 Obama
05:25 PM on 10/17/2010
Agreed
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CarolinaYankee
06:47 PM on 10/17/2010
It might be funny or even cute when you are a kid, but he grew up to be an adult trickster. that is disgusting.
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Raccoon1
These are the times that try men's souls........
06:03 PM on 10/17/2010
But he's got money. Money is power in Washington, D.C.
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CarolinaYankee
06:46 PM on 10/17/2010
Unfortunately you are absolutely correct on that one. fan/fave
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tjconkster
Occupy the Voting Booth 2012!
07:58 PM on 10/16/2010
Hey Karl...spelled the same as Karl Marx....in the infamous words of Jon Stewart go f$%k yourself...

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-march-29-2007/mc-rove
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Billar
Fighting The Lies From The Right
07:58 PM on 10/16/2010
Were coming out in force on November 2 to smack down the tea baggers and rushpublicans.
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rak6748
Love-Respect-Integrity
03:36 AM on 10/18/2010
Every single one of you liberal progressives could vote and it will NOT make a difference. What you FAIL to realize is your voting block represents ONLY 20% and the rest of the 80% are fed up with Obama's and Congress's radical left-wing agenda.
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Billar
Fighting The Lies From The Right
07:55 PM on 10/16/2010
Attorney General Eric Holder will go after Pot growers in California if voters there vote to legalize it. However I have not heard of any plans to investigate, prosecute the traitor Karl Rove.
I will vote straight Democratic on November 2.
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edified
06:54 PM on 10/17/2010
The for profit prison system isn't going to willingly give up customers...I've always said Wake UP...they're gonna come up with new laws and fines to keep it under their control...keep your government hands off my marijuana!!!
Other than that ...Go Jerry...Go Barbara!!
Voting registration in CA closes tomorrow!
06:42 PM on 10/16/2010
Sarh Palin in Anaheim LIVE stream NOW:

http://www.palintv.com/2010/10/16/governor-palin-rally-anaheim-live-stream/
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CarolinaYankee
08:50 PM on 10/16/2010
Bet Meg and Carli and staying away from Anaheim tonight.
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Taliese
Taxpaying Moderate ex-Republican 4 Obama
05:26 PM on 10/17/2010
Don't forget your earplugs. That shrill screeching can do a number on the old eardrum.
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skybar
history repeats the old conceits
06:13 PM on 10/16/2010
Clinton is brilliant ... I wish Dems would listen to him and pay attention.