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02-08-2005, 09:06 PM
can it? I was surprise to read this, I wonder if chenny is gonna put up with Carl Rove getting in his way of running the country. /ccboard/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Rove's new position will involve policy
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By Deb Riechmann
Feb. 8, 2005 | Washington -- Karl Rove, the senior political strategist who orchestrated President Bush's re-election campaign, has been promoted to deputy chief of staff, a job that will involve him in most White House policy and not just politics.
Rove will now coordinate White House policy developed within the Domestic Policy Council, the National Economic Council, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council, although intelligence and other national security issues from those councils will be handled by deputy chief of staff Joe Hagin.
Rove will retain his title as senior adviser and continue to oversee strategy to advance the president's agenda. In addition, Rove will continue to oversee the offices of intergovernmental affairs, political affairs and strategic initiatives. The new responsibilities do not come with a pay raise.
"Karl Rove is a longtime adviser and trusted member of my team," Bush said in a statement. "His hard work and dedication have been invaluable. I appreciate Karl's willingness to continue to serve my administration in this new position."
Rove's promotion has rankled a few Democrats.
"Empowering Rove in this way shows that Bush cares more about political positioning than honest policy discussions," said Terry McAuliffe, chairman of the Democratic National Committee. "Bush knows that Rove is neither an economic nor a national security expert. He is simply an ideological strategist. ... Clearly, Bush thinks political manipulation matters more than keeping the president honestly informed about the state of the country."
The White House also announced that deputy chief of staff Hagin, the other right hand man of White House chief of staff Andy Card, is taking on more responsibilities.
In addition to his duties overseeing administrative and logistical matters, McClellan said Hagin would represent Card at meetings on intelligence, counterterrorism, proliferation, counter-proliferation, the Defense Department and Homeland Security Council.
Other staff changes:
--Sara Taylor, deputy strategist on Bush's re-election campaign, will oversee political affairs at the White House.
--Michael Gerson, Bush's top speechwriter, has been given a new title as assistant to the president for policy and strategic planning. He will oversee most major addresses, but will focus on the president's compassionate agenda, human rights and advancing freedom and democracy.
--Kristen Silverberg, as deputy assistant to the president for policy, will also help coordinate policy development among the four councils.
--Dana Perino, former communications director for the Council on Environmental Quality, is replacing deputy press secretary Claire Buchan, who is the new chief of staff for Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez.
Rove's new position will involve policy
- - - - - - - - - - - -
By Deb Riechmann
Feb. 8, 2005 | Washington -- Karl Rove, the senior political strategist who orchestrated President Bush's re-election campaign, has been promoted to deputy chief of staff, a job that will involve him in most White House policy and not just politics.
Rove will now coordinate White House policy developed within the Domestic Policy Council, the National Economic Council, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council, although intelligence and other national security issues from those councils will be handled by deputy chief of staff Joe Hagin.
Rove will retain his title as senior adviser and continue to oversee strategy to advance the president's agenda. In addition, Rove will continue to oversee the offices of intergovernmental affairs, political affairs and strategic initiatives. The new responsibilities do not come with a pay raise.
"Karl Rove is a longtime adviser and trusted member of my team," Bush said in a statement. "His hard work and dedication have been invaluable. I appreciate Karl's willingness to continue to serve my administration in this new position."
Rove's promotion has rankled a few Democrats.
"Empowering Rove in this way shows that Bush cares more about political positioning than honest policy discussions," said Terry McAuliffe, chairman of the Democratic National Committee. "Bush knows that Rove is neither an economic nor a national security expert. He is simply an ideological strategist. ... Clearly, Bush thinks political manipulation matters more than keeping the president honestly informed about the state of the country."
The White House also announced that deputy chief of staff Hagin, the other right hand man of White House chief of staff Andy Card, is taking on more responsibilities.
In addition to his duties overseeing administrative and logistical matters, McClellan said Hagin would represent Card at meetings on intelligence, counterterrorism, proliferation, counter-proliferation, the Defense Department and Homeland Security Council.
Other staff changes:
--Sara Taylor, deputy strategist on Bush's re-election campaign, will oversee political affairs at the White House.
--Michael Gerson, Bush's top speechwriter, has been given a new title as assistant to the president for policy and strategic planning. He will oversee most major addresses, but will focus on the president's compassionate agenda, human rights and advancing freedom and democracy.
--Kristen Silverberg, as deputy assistant to the president for policy, will also help coordinate policy development among the four councils.
--Dana Perino, former communications director for the Council on Environmental Quality, is replacing deputy press secretary Claire Buchan, who is the new chief of staff for Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez.