Karl Rove
Coverage of Karl Rove in the Nexus archive.
- Rove knocks Trump ‘narcissism’: ‘He’s making everything about him’
Republican strategist Karl Rove criticized President Trump for displaying signs of narcissism, citing the renaming of buildings in Washington as an example. Rove argued that Trump's actions prioritize his ego and that aides must constantly cater to it.
- Trump tells Fox News to dump Rove: ‘Sloppy RINO’
President Trump criticized Fox News pundit Karl Rove, urging the network to 'get rid' of him. Trump labeled Rove a 'sloppy RINO' (Republicans in Name Only) and accused him of being wrong about 'ME and MAGA'.
- Rove: Democrats’ polling advantage might not result in blue wave in midterms
Republican strategist Karl Rove said polls showing Democrats with a 1-point advantage in midterm elections might not lead to a blue wave. He referenced a Marquette poll indicating 46 percent support for Democrats.
- Rove, Hemmer label Massie race a referendum on Trump: ‘There is a risk’
Karl Rove and Bill Hemmer discuss the Kentucky primary election as a referendum on Trump, with Rep. Thomas Massie's seat at stake. The outcome will have implications for GOP incumbents. Massie faces opposition from Ed in the 4th Congressional District.
- Twin court rulings reshape House battlefield as Democrats fight uphill redistricting battle
Two court rulings have given Republicans an advantage in the battle for control of the House, with Democrats facing a steeper hill to climb in the midterm elections. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-passed congressional redistricting ballot measure, and the Supreme Court ruled that race should not dictate the redrawing of legislative district maps. These rulings have led to the creation of more right-leaning seats ahead of the midterms.
- Twin court rulings reshape House battlefield as Democrats fight uphill redistricting battle
Two court rulings have reshaped the House battlefield, giving Republicans a boost in their redistricting battle with Democrats. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the state's voter-passed congressional redistricting ballot measure, while the Supreme Court ruled that race should not dictate legislative district maps. This gives President Donald Trump and Republicans an advantage in defending their majority in the midterms.
- Rove says new GOP election maps could backfire in House races
Karl Rove stated that the Republican party's redistricting efforts could have unintended consequences in the midterm elections. He expressed this opinion on 'Sunday Night in America' when asked by host Trey Gowdy. The party's redrawing of congressional maps may backfire.
- Rove says polling does not portend midterm ‘tsunami’ for Democrats
Karl Rove says current polling does not indicate a significant loss for Democrats in the upcoming midterms, predicting a close election. He believes the outcome will be decided by a small number of contests. The election is expected to be wild and closely contested.
- Rove warns of proposed Florida Republican gerrymander ‘risk’
Republican strategist Karl Rove warned that a proposed Florida Republican gerrymander could jeopardize GOP control of the state's House delegation. He referenced a similar measure passed by Virginia voters in a special election, which could boost Democrats' chances of winning congressional seats.
- Rove: 3 Democratic White House hopefuls ‘have elements of a winning formula’
Republican strategist Karl Rove identified three Democratic presidential candidates—Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Sen. Cory Booker—as possessing elements of a winning formula in an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal. Rove's analysis focuses on their potential to appeal to voters despite broader Democratic challenges.
- Rove: ‘Bad start’ for Spanberger as Virginia governor
Republican strategist Karl Rove criticized Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's early performance as governor, calling her start 'bad' despite her 2022 election victory. Rove referenced her November 2022 race results during a Fox News appearance, highlighting current polling challenges.