He was the Republican fighting the war and trying to change the state. If Karl Rove said this is the person I'm working for, that was that. |
If he put his hand on your shoulder, you were the anointed candidate for raising money. Having Karl Rove for you was like having Tommy Franks for you if you were a private in the U.S. Army. |
Once Karl would agree to help them and their campaign, that candidate had instant Republican credibility. |
They cannot go as far as they need to, there's no question about it. |