The architect Karl Rove and the master plan for absolute power

Moore, James 1951- (Author). Slater, Wayne. (Added Author).

Summary: A study of Karl Rove and his political career examines his relationship with the convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff, his political motivations and goals, his efforts to restrict access to the civil courts, and his behind-the-scenes role in the Iraq war.

Record details

ISBN: 9780307352644 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 0307352641 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (xiv, 320 p.)
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers, c2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-310) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	American dreamer : big plans and powerful friends -- God in the machine : how Jesus became a Republican -- The gospels of Karl : gay ain't good -- Devilish details : it's the Israelis, stupid -- Not as I say : gay in the GOP -- Tin soldiers and Nixon's coming : turning on the turnout machine in Ohio -- Lapsed voters : all God's children as Republicans -- For daddy in Ohio : making McKinley proud -- A few simple questions : what's in Karl's closet? -- Lawyers, duns, and money : closing down the courthouse -- It's hard work : the sad state of the unions -- A great grievance : how to manufacture a crisis -- Rove's brain : a secret chef cooks up the case for war -- The unraveling : Karl losing control -- The power exchange : Miers, Abramoff, and media management -- To come undone : lying, leaking and leading.
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Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.