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5. Yup, they're all Ground Zero for this.

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 08:50 AM

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Atwater and Nixon, in particular. Karl Rove was their best student.

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It started with Karl Rove [View all] 4bonhoffer Friday OP

Well written! Chasstev365 Friday #1

Diversity IS our strength, so thank you for that. democrank Friday #2

Yep. Atwater - a real slime ball. NewHendoLib Friday #3

Yup, they're all Ground Zero for this. GoCubsGo Friday #5

Let's not forget to give some credit to Roger Ailes. rubbersole Friday #6

Here is another one from Karl Rove which seems very relevant today. markodochartaigh Friday #4

Before alternative facts we had Rove's "We create our own reality." surfered Friday #7

Sure, Rove was all about portraying heroes as cowards, 70sEraVet Friday #8

Don't forget Max Cleland Beatlelvr Friday #11

Yes, it did. happy feet Friday #12