I agree. The few times I heard Rove chatting about the political scene I was impressed at his insight and the way he expresses himself. Very interesting and entertaining, and made me understand why a presidential candidate would value his opinions. He has been successful, if controversial.
Its kinda funny how all you have to do is just mention his name in a liberal crowd like the Air America crowd and WHOA... look out, there's howling, screeching, jumping up and down and foaming at the mouth at SATAN'S DEMON FROM HELL - if not SATAN himself! Death wouldn't be good enough for Karl Rove. A thousand deaths and burning at the stake wouldn't be good enough! Oh the gnashing of teeth, and wailing and raising of burning torches! Its funny as hell.