“Message to Democrats: Mr. Rove is more dangerous in the shadows than he ever was in the spotlight.”

The estimable Donna Brazile said it. But I will amplify on it. This saggy/baggy/pudgy/humorless/rhythmless ultra-white male creature is leaving the White House and, just like a cockroach, he is scurrying into the dark.

As Donna says, "Divide and conquer is an ancient strategy, but in the last decade Mr. Rove has taken it to new heights, or, more accurately, depths. His win-at-all-costs mentality has delivered many victories.” She acknowledges that “he failed in his ultimate goal of securing a permanent majority." But says plainly, "That doesn't mean he'll stop trying.”

The article concludes, "Mr. Rove proved you can win elections with rumors, fear, division and manipulation. But you can't win hearts that way. People wise up. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes decades. Mr. Rove may be out, but he's not down, and he will not simply go away. Democrats must throw the champagne back in the fridge and return to the drawing board, because there's a storm brewing, and we'd better be prepared. Whatever's brewing is something to fear.”

Positively, Carolan