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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Rove Exit Creates Crucial Vacancy at the Bush White House

    Much of the White House staff reportedly was surprised today when the Wall Street Journal reported that, after 14 years as the President's top political advisor, Karl Rove would resign at the end of the month. Some Democrats say Rove acted above the law. Some Republicans say he should have left before last November's elections.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Much of the White House staff reportedly was surprised today when the Wall Street Journal reported that, after 14 years as the President's top political advisor, Karl Rove would resign at the end of the month. Some Democrats say Rove acted above the law. Some Republicans say he should have left before last November's elections. We talk with reporters who've tracked the relationship that helped shape six and a half years of American history.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Carl Cannon

      Real Clear Politics

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      Grover Norquist

      President, Americans for Tax Reform

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      David Corn

      Mother Jones magazine

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    Top Strategist Karl Rove Exits the Bush White House
    1. 0:00Rove Exit Creates Crucial Vacancy at the Bush White HouseYou’re reading this
    2. 0:00America's Treatment of Suspects in the War on Terror
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