La Grange is not easy to find on the map but it's the county seat of Oldham County which is within Congressman Geoff Davis's district. The current polling data would have you believe that the Congressman is running a close race for re-election. Evidently, the GOP believes it too because the big guns were in town for fund-raisers this week. I personally don't see it. Geoff Davis will no doubt win his race. He's a good man and has represented us well on the Hill so far.
(L to R: Mark Shuler, Congressman Geoff Davis, ConservaChick)
It is obvious that Karl Rove is a student of history and spends time learning about the enemy, whether it be political enemies or enemies of this great nation. He spoke very clearly about the important issues in this election: taxes and war. To Conservatives, those are the most immediate and pressing concerns because they very clearly determine the future of this country. Fortunately, we have an administration willing to stand up, take the punches, suffer with the families of those in harm's way, and do what's right in this world. Clearly, this administration understands the enemy we face. During his speech, Rove highly recommended a book called "Messages to the World -- The Statements of Osama bin Laden."
What struck me immediately when Rove began his speech is that this man is impassioned. Yes, he's highly intelligent but he's passionate about what Conservatism means to this country. This man knows history; he knows what it takes to make history; he knows what it means to win; and he's determined to do so.
Feared and ridiculed constantly by the Left, loved and admired by the Right, you'd never know he could raise such strong emotions on either side from the way he carried himself. He is very friendly, smiles almost constantly, and seems quite down-to-earth. As he made his way among the crowd after his speech, I found it extremely interesting that he asked the name of each person with whom he shook hands. I kept wondering how many people he's met and whether or not he could easily recall names and faces. No doubt, a very good skill to have in the field of politics.
After we shook hands, I told him that he should do Republicans a favor and stay behind in DC to advise the next Republican president. He smiled, kind of chuckled, and shook his head as he said, "Oh, I don't think so."
Folks, can it be that the hate-spewing Left in this country has even worn down the impassioned Karl Rove? It certainly seems like he's had enough and is ready for a quieter life after President Bush leaves office... and frankly, who can blame him?
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