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Karl Rove

Foremost Conservative Commentator & Strategist
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Gender: Male
Nationality: United States
Languages: English
Travels from: United States

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  • FOX News Contributor and Wall Street Journal Columnist
  • Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Sr. Advisor to President George W. Bush
  • New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Courage and Consequence' and 'The Triumph of William McKinley'

Biography

Iconic campaign strategist Karl Rove is one of the most sought-after political pundits of our time, widely respected for his robust knowledge of major political issues. Rove served as Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush overseeing the Offices of Political Affairs, Public Liaison, Intergovernmental Relations, Strategic Initiatives and as Deputy Chief, the White House Policy process. Before the White House, he ran Rove + Co., a public affairs firm that consulted on over 75 GOP campaigns for Senator, Governor, Congress, and statewide office. Rove writes a weekly op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, appears frequently on Fox News, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller Courage and Consequence and The Triumph of William McKinley. Conservative editor and columnist Fred Barnes called him “the greatest political mind of his and probably of any generation.”

From major international conferences and association meetings to college campuses and corporate events, Rove’s shrewd analysis resonates with audiences. Diverse organizations including the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Sinai Health System, Cigna, Yahoo!, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, and more have sought out Rove as a speaker. Sponsors hosting Rove have reported his remarks “were extremely insightful and very helpful to our industry leaders”(Edison Electric Institute) and “provocative, lively and thoughtful” (Nomura) with audiences” often erupting in applause” (Wabash College) and for presentations praised as “one of the highest-rated” (The TriZetto Group). 

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Republican political strategist Karl Rove often sits down with leading Democratic figures (including David Axelrod, Paul Begala, Donna Brazile, James Carville, Robert Gibbs, Jim Messina, and others) to discuss America’s political scene and major issues. These bipartisan conversations show such political differences can be discussed with mutual respect and without acrimony.

Rove’s humanity, cooperative nature, and quick wit shine in the Point/Counterpoint format. For a civil, insightful discussion, bring Rove onstage with a partner from across the aisle. The TriZetto Group said, “Your point-counterpoint discussion with Robert Gibbs was one of the highest-rated presentations of the summit. It truly energized the attendees, giving them much to think about and much to discuss.”

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Leading strategist and Presidential senior advisor Karl Rove is an iconic strategist but also an historian whose robust knowledge of politics and America’s history have made him one of the most sought-after commentators of our time. Rove provides a thoughtful look at today’s issues, the state of play in Washington and the election outlook. His life-long political involvement and study of history informs his discussion of our nation’s policy discussions, as well as potential impact on organizations and individuals.

Rove connects with audiences from all political backgrounds. The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy said, “Absolutely knocked it out of the park. The most conservative Republicans to the most liberal Democrats in the audience raved on about his speech.”

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In this engaging conversation, White House senior advisor Karl Rove explains how groups can more effectively be heard by leaders in Washington, starting by marshalling their strength at the local level to make their case to the right people in the right way at the right time.

Rove has provided a wide range of associations practical insights into making a bigger impact on policy makers and public opinion.  The Edison Electric Institute said, “Your remarks were extremely insightful and very helpful to our industry leaders. Your comments on the current political atmosphere and the prognosis for the future were most informative.”

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Karl Rove shows how less government meddling and more competition and markets can result in better health care for all Americans. From access to quality insurance to drug prices to hospital consolidations and more, Rove outlines health care reform that puts patients and their health care providers in charge, not government and bureaucrats.

“Karl was absolutely FANTASTIC! Obviously a great speaker but also such a pleasant and kind person! Everyone loved having him at the event.” -Florida Association of Health Plans

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Political pundit turned Wall Street Journal weekly columnist and FOX News contributor Karl Rove examines issues taken from today’s headlines and walks listeners through what’s likely to happen. Leaning on his administrative experience, he breaks down the nuances of current issues from a historically informed perspective, providing context to illuminate potential paths forward. Join Rove for an unvarnished conversation that will shed light into the current political landscape and how it will impact industry, communities, and the country.

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Testimonials

Your remarks were extremely insightful and very helpful to our industry leaders. Your comments on the current political atmosphere and the prognosis for the future were most informative. We appreciate your also taking the time to greet and speak with so many of the meeting attendees.

Edison Electric Institute

It went fantastic! Sage was really excited by the conversation and really enjoyed both Robert and Karl.

Sage

Mr. Rove was a huge success.

The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association

Everything went great with the Karl Rove event...he spoke and took Q&A for well over 90 minutes...it was excellent!! I hope Karl enjoyed the evening and his time at the Algonquin Club... We certainly all enjoyed his company as he was extremely accommodating and flexible...a very warm and welcoming guy.

CGM

Karl was just fabulous at our event last week. It was by far one of the most entertaining and also valuable conversations we have had, and our Board members have been raving about it all week.

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

Karl was marvelous in his role as Keynote Speaker. He did a great job and his interactions with students and faculty were great!! Thanks so much for helping to facilitate this event. It was a memorable evening for everyone at Westminster.

Westminster College

One may not agree with Mr Rove’s political views but for nearly two hours at Supersummit ’16 everyone was spellbound with his views and presentation—more like patriotic stories and his incredible understanding of history and its relevance for today... What can I say—amazing.

Professional Systems Network International

Wow! The entire convention was a huge success. A survey of our members showed that Rove was by far the most popular speaker. Even though we have a mixed bag of Republicans and Democrats we did not have any negative comments and some of our most positive comments actually came from Democrats. Karl was extremely generous with his time and was very appreciated.

Texas Association of Realtors

As always, Karl was great. The Delegation truly enjoyed the opportunity to hear from him. His thoughts and insight on the mid-term elections, the new Congress and the upcoming 2016 Presidential race resulted in a very engaging Q&A session.

Georgetown University

Your event was the highest rated program in our history, with almost 100% approval grades on our survey. No one worked the room as well as you!

Desert Town Hall

He was a tremendous hit and everyone loved him. As a matter of fact, he was such a huge hit that we had some late signups for the VIP lunch.

American Staffing Association

As part of a very select group of distinguished speakers, you provided our most important business partners with an insightful view of the political landscape in the immediate aftermath of the closely watched mid-term elections. Your participation in this year’s event helped to surpass our objective through your unique ability to analyze both public opinion and the operative factors in political campaigns, and eloquently engage our audience. We value your continued partnership and appreciate your role in making the meeting such a resounding success.

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Karl Rove book

The Triumph of William McKinley: Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters

A fresh look at President William McKinley from New York Times bestselling author and political mastermind Karl Rove—“a rousing tale told by a master storyteller whose love of politics, campaigning, and combat shines through on every page” (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Team of Rivals). The 1896 political environment resembles that of today: an electorate being transformed by a growing immigrant population, an uncertain economy disrupted by new technologies, growing income inequality, and basic political questions the two parties could not resolve. McKinley’s winning presidential campaign addressed these challenges and reformed his party. With “a sure touch [and] professional eye” (The Washington Post), Rove tells the story of the 1896 election and shows why McKinley won, creating a governing majority that dominated American politics for the next thirty-six years. McKinley, a Civil War hero, changed the arc of American history by running the first truly modern presidential campaign. Knowing his party needed to expand its base to win, he reached out to diverse ethnic groups, seeking the endorsement of Catholic leaders and advocating for black voting rights. Running on the slogan “The People Against the Bosses,” McKinley also took on the machine men who dominated his own party. He deployed campaign tactics still used today, including targeting voters with the best available technology. Above all, he offered bold, controversial answers to the nation’s most pressing problem—how to make a new, more global economy work for every American—and although this split his own party, he won the White House by sticking to his principles, defeating a champion of economic populism, William Jennings Bryan. Rove “brings to life the drama of an electoral contest whose outcome seemed uncertain to the candidate and his handlers until the end” (The New York Times Book Review) in a “lively and…rigorous book” (The Wall Street Journal) that will delight students of American political history.

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The Triumph of William McKinley: Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters

A fresh look at President William McKinley from New York Times bestselling author and political mastermind Karl Rove—“a rousing tale told by a master storyteller whose love of politics, campaigning, and combat shines through on every page” (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Team of Rivals). The 1896 political environment resembles that of today: an electorate being transformed by a growing immigrant population, an uncertain economy disrupted by new technologies, growing income inequality, and basic political questions the two parties could not resolve. McKinley’s winning presidential campaign addressed these challenges and reformed his party. With “a sure touch [and] professional eye” (The Washington Post), Rove tells the story of the 1896 election and shows why McKinley won, creating a governing majority that dominated American politics for the next thirty-six years. McKinley, a Civil War hero, changed the arc of American history by running the first truly modern presidential campaign. Knowing his party needed to expand its base to win, he reached out to diverse ethnic groups, seeking the endorsement of Catholic leaders and advocating for black voting rights. Running on the slogan “The People Against the Bosses,” McKinley also took on the machine men who dominated his own party. He deployed campaign tactics still used today, including targeting voters with the best available technology. Above all, he offered bold, controversial answers to the nation’s most pressing problem—how to make a new, more global economy work for every American—and although this split his own party, he won the White House by sticking to his principles, defeating a champion of economic populism, William Jennings Bryan. Rove “brings to life the drama of an electoral contest whose outcome seemed uncertain to the candidate and his handlers until the end” (The New York Times Book Review) in a “lively and…rigorous book” (The Wall Street Journal) that will delight students of American political history.
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Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight

From the moment he set foot on it, Karl Rove has rocked America’s political stage. He ran the national College Republicans at twenty-two, and turned a Texas dominated by Democrats into a bastion for Republicans. He launched George W. Bush to national renown by unseating a popular Democratic governor, and then orchestrated a GOP White House win at a time when voters had little reason to throw out the incumbent party. For engineering victory after unlikely victory, Rove became known as “the Architect.” Because of his success, Rove has been attacked his entire career, accused of everything from campaign chicanery to ideological divisiveness. In this frank memoir, Rove responds to critics, passionately articulates his political philosophy, and defends the choices he made on the campaign trail and in the White House. He addresses controversies head-on— from his role in the contest between Bush and Senator John McCain in South Carolina to the charges that Bush misled the nation on Iraq. In the course of putting the record straight, Rove takes on Democratic leaders who acted cynically or deviously behind closed doors, and even Republicans who lacked backbone at crucial moments. Courage and Consequence is also the first intimate account from the highest level at the White House of one of the most headline-making presidencies of the modern age. Rove takes readers behind the scenes of the bitterly contested 2000 presidential contest, of tense moments aboard Air Force One on 9/11, of the decision to go to war in Afghanistan and Iraq, of the hard-won 2004 reelection fight, and even of his painful three years fending off an indictment by Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald. In the process, he spells out what it takes to win elections and how to govern successfully once a candidate has won. Rove is candid about his mistakes in the West Wing and in his campaigns, and talks frankly about the heartbreak of his early family years. But Courage and Consequence is ultimately about the joy of a life committed to the conservative cause, a life spent in political combat and service to country, no matter the costs.

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Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight

From the moment he set foot on it, Karl Rove has rocked America’s political stage. He ran the national College Republicans at twenty-two, and turned a Texas dominated by Democrats into a bastion for Republicans. He launched George W. Bush to national renown by unseating a popular Democratic governor, and then orchestrated a GOP White House win at a time when voters had little reason to throw out the incumbent party. For engineering victory after unlikely victory, Rove became known as “the Architect.” Because of his success, Rove has been attacked his entire career, accused of everything from campaign chicanery to ideological divisiveness. In this frank memoir, Rove responds to critics, passionately articulates his political philosophy, and defends the choices he made on the campaign trail and in the White House. He addresses controversies head-on— from his role in the contest between Bush and Senator John McCain in South Carolina to the charges that Bush misled the nation on Iraq. In the course of putting the record straight, Rove takes on Democratic leaders who acted cynically or deviously behind closed doors, and even Republicans who lacked backbone at crucial moments. Courage and Consequence is also the first intimate account from the highest level at the White House of one of the most headline-making presidencies of the modern age. Rove takes readers behind the scenes of the bitterly contested 2000 presidential contest, of tense moments aboard Air Force One on 9/11, of the decision to go to war in Afghanistan and Iraq, of the hard-won 2004 reelection fight, and even of his painful three years fending off an indictment by Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald. In the process, he spells out what it takes to win elections and how to govern successfully once a candidate has won. Rove is candid about his mistakes in the West Wing and in his campaigns, and talks frankly about the heartbreak of his early family years. But Courage and Consequence is ultimately about the joy of a life committed to the conservative cause, a life spent in political combat and service to country, no matter the costs.
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