I have never understood Rove’s reputation for being some sort of political genius. I have never been a fan of his and his BS of late only reinforces my dislike for him.
He can just drop from the scene for my money.
He won 2 Presidential elections didn't he? He also won the 2002 midterms for us - midterms that we should have historically lost. President Bush calls Rove the architect of those victories. How many elections have you run and won? Who do you consider more of a "genius" at running campaigns than Rove?
Rove is a political strategist. He most definitely supports Republicans, but he is a realists. There are too many people here that have their eyes closed, squeezed shut, and then duct taped over for good measure.
Christine O'Donnell is just so unlikely to win in a state like Delaware, that Rove thinks it would have been far better to nominate the RINO. I agree with him. I'd rather have even the most loathesome RINO win that seat than a Democrat - especially when we had a shot of taking the Senate.
Nominating O'Donnell just means we will not win this seat. That is more or less all Rove was saying, and now he is just pointing out the reasons why. There may be years where it is worth nominating virtually anyone over a RINO. With the Senate in the balance, this wasn't one of them.