Boy Genius: Karl Rove, the Brains Behind the Remarkable Political Triumph of George W. Bush: Karl Rove, the Brain Behind the Remarkable Political Triumph of George W.Bush

by Lou Dubose

How did George W. Bush-a man of little politicalexperience, little policy know-how, and no clear positions on nationalissues-become President? How, in the midst of national economicfreefall, did the Republicans win complete control of Congress in the2002 midterm elections? Political insiders credit Karl Rove, abrilliant political consultant and tactician who Bush calls "BoyGenius." Where did Rove come from and how has he engineered hiscandidates' victories? Even more important, what does he want? InBoy Genius, two seasoned political reporters who know Rove fromhis many, fruitfully manipulative years as a political consultant inTexas and a nationally known White House correspondent fill readers inon the man and his methods. From running a dirty tricks school andbugging his own office, to masterminding the defeat of popularGovernor Ann Richards in Texas, to seeing and harnessing the potentialin George W. Bush ("Political hacks like me wait a lifetime for a guylike this to come along," Rove said of the future President), to themaster plan for the 2002 elections, Dubose, Reid and Cannon detailRove's ascendancy to the top of our national political life,illuminating along the way both the dirty underside of politics andRove's vision for who should be governing our country and how. BoyGenius is a fascinating, entertaining look at the political life ofthe Man Who Would Be Kingmaker-and a disconcerting expose aboutexactly how American politics works.

Genres: Politics, Biography

272 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 31, 2002

Reviews

[Jeff Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether or not you agree with Rove's politics, most people will agree that Karl Rove is a top shelf political operative. This book gives you an insider's view to his beginnings in Texas, the election's of 2000 and 2004, and his career in Washington. Great read for history lovers and those that enjoy current events.

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this a few years back. Scary, of course, but I wouldn't recommend it.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carl Rove is turd blossom.

[Garrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and well-written book for anyone curious about Texas politics.

[Jan Strong · Rating 3 out of 5]

All about my friend Karl-not authorized and some marginally correct things..I'll wait for his book-coming sometime in the future

[Vickie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love him or hate him. The man got game. Very interesting person. Deserves all the props he gets. President Bush was lucky to have him on his side instead of opposing him.

[Mary Newcomb]

This is the story of Karl Rove, the brains behind George W Bush. It is fascinating and important reading.

[Jarrett Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

The authors are liberals, but they nonetheless cover a lot of ground. The background of how Rove transformed Texas is particularly interesting.

[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting maneuvering on Karl's part.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, honest take on the evolution of a new american icon. Turns out he really is a dick.