Jim Carroll of the Courier Journal yesterday published an article in which he discussed Karl Rove's closed door testimony during a Congressional investigation concerning the firing of U.S. Attorneys. Carroll's report raises a very serious question: did Karl Rove try to throw Kentuckian Scott Jennings under the bus?
This from Carroll's report:
But Rove, in closed-door congressional testimony last month, said it was Jennings who had “strong feelings” about removing then-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias of New Mexico and was “clearly trying to get Iglesias out,” according to a transcript of his testimony released Tuesday.
Rove also said the ouster of Iglesias was “being provoked by Jennings” and that the Kentuckian was “freelancing” in pushing for the prosecutor's removal.
I know Scott Jennings and I know that he was trained by Mitch McConnell. That training is very important in understanding that Rove's testimony could not be correct.
You see, McConnell insists that the people around him do exactly what he says. He would never tolerate any underling pushing an agenda their superiors have not instructed them to push.
Although Jenning's days in the White House are now touted as his most valuable asset, it is highly unlikely that he broke from his training, particularly while operating under the commanding Rove.
I'd say Rove is practicing nouveau republican politics where loyalty is reserved for those above you in rank, or those who can help advance your career.
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