Karl Rove - The Lessons of Defeat for the GOP

Monday, November 19, 2012   ON-AIR: KARL ROVE'S UPCOMING MEDIA APPEARANCES THE SEAN HANNITY RADIO SHOW | Monday, November 19, 3:00 PM ET (ABC Radio, Check Local Listings) For more appearances, visit www.Rove.com. WSJ: THE LESSONS OF DEFEAT FOR THE GOP The GOP is undergoing the type of re-examination that occurs whenever a party loses. That useful exercise should be guided by facts. Here is some of what we know. The media's postelection narrative is that Democrats won because of a demographic shift. There is some truth to that, but a more accurate description is that Democrats won in a smaller turnout by getting out more of their vote. Turnout dropped by 7.9 million voters, falling to 123.6 million this year from 131.5 million in 2008. This is the first decline in a presidential election in 16 years. Only 51.3% of the voting-age population went to the polls. While the Democratic "ground game" was effective, President Barack Obama received 90.1% of his 2008 total while Gov. Mitt Romney received 98.6% of Sen. John McCain's vote. Neither party generated a higher turnout nationally. >> Read Full Article >> Email | Tweet This | Share On Facebook POLLING NEWS & NOTES Polling News & Notes is a regular update published by Rove & Co. highlighting overlooked trends and insights in polling, political demography, and election statistics. November 15, 2012: Obama’s Coalition Shrunk By Low Turnout ON THE ROAD: KARL ROVE ADDRESSES A BIG CROWD IN ERIE, PA Karl reflects on the 2012 Election at a recent event in Erie, PA. >> Watch Video >> Email | Tweet This | Share On Facebook RECOMMENDED READ: HOW THE U.S. CAN AVOID FALLING OFF THE FISCAL CLIFF BY GLENN HUBBARD, FINANCIAL TIMES I have fond memories of summer trips to Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, Maine – for lobster yes but also for the scenery along Marginal Way, a narrow path along a cliff by the beach. Getting down to the pleasant waters requires navigating a narrow path down the rocks. And so it is, figuratively speaking, with tax policy and the fiscal cliff. A sensible approach can lead us to the water: less uncertainty and stronger growth. But we must first define the path, then find the way down. >> Read Full Article >> Email | Tweet This | Share On Facebook OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT WITH KARL Karl's social network is growing and here are some more ways you can connect with him. If you have something you'd like to ask Karl, post it on his Facebook wall! If he answers your question, he'll send you an autographed photo. You can also join Karl on Twitter or sign up to receive his articles via RSS feed.

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