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Boy Genius: Karl Rove, the Architect of George W. Bush's Remarkable Political Triumphs
The Washington Post Bestseller - Now Updated with Five New Chapters and a New Epilogue
Unlike President George. W. Bush, Karl Rove, his chief political adviser, is rarely "misunderestimated." Many of the president's opponents see Rove's hand in everything the president does. His friends, and the president himself, are just thankful he's on their side, and always has been. From their earliest days in Texas, Rove saw and tapped the potential of George W. Bush. "Political hacks like me wait a lifetime for a guy like this to come along," Rove said of the future president.
The authors of Boy Genius fill readers in on the man, his methods, and his plans for the Republican majority for a fascinating, entertaining look at the Man Who Would be Kingmaker, an investigation that debunks myths as it reveals facts, and the story of exactly how American politics works now. From allegations of bugging his own office back in Texas, to shadowy dealings with Swift Boat veterans in the last election, Rove has played politics all the way to the highest levels, and though it sometimes isn't pretty, it works.
Unlike President George. W. Bush, Karl Rove, his chief political adviser, is rarely "misunderestimated." Many of the president's opponents see Rove's hand in everything the president does. His friends, and the president himself, are just thankful he's on their side, and always has been. From their earliest days in Texas, Rove saw and tapped the potential of George W. Bush. "Political hacks like me wait a lifetime for a guy like this to come along," Rove said of the future president.
The authors of Boy Genius fill readers in on the man, his methods, and his plans for the Republican majority for a fascinating, entertaining look at the Man Who Would be Kingmaker, an investigation that debunks myths as it reveals facts, and the story of exactly how American politics works now. From allegations of bugging his own office back in Texas, to shadowy dealings with Swift Boat veterans in the last election, Rove has played politics all the way to the highest levels, and though it sometimes isn't pretty, it works.
400 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 2002
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August 27, 2010
Whether or not you agree with Rove's politics, most people will agree that Karl Rove is a top shelf political operative. This book gives you an insider's view to his beginnings in Texas, the election's of 2000 and 2004, and his career in Washington. Great read for history lovers and those that enjoy current events.
March 31, 2008
Read this a few years back. Scary, of course, but I wouldn't recommend it.
April 13, 2008
Carl Rove is turd blossom.
September 4, 2008
Interesting and well-written book for anyone curious about Texas politics.
February 1, 2009
All about my friend Karl-not authorized and some marginally correct things..I'll wait for his book-coming sometime in the future
August 16, 2010
Love him or hate him. The man got game. Very interesting person. Deserves all the props he gets. President Bush was lucky to have him on his side instead of opposing him.
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July 23, 2011This is the story of Karl Rove, the brains behind George W Bush. It is fascinating and important reading.
August 3, 2011
The authors are liberals, but they nonetheless cover a lot of ground. The background of how Rove transformed Texas is particularly interesting.
March 21, 2007
Very interesting maneuvering on Karl's part.
January 30, 2008
Excellent, honest take on the evolution of a new american icon. Turns out he really is a dick.
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