Politics: Rove no longer using underhanded political tactics

Instead of anonymously leaking accusatory stories that shift the blame to Democrats and congratulate Republicans, Karl Rove has started issuing statements that are now printed on CNN.com directly.

CNN.com - Rove: Security will be focus of 2006 campaigns - Jan 20, 2006: "Embattled White House adviser Karl Rove vowed Friday to make the war on terrorism a central campaign issue in November and said Democratic senators looked 'mean-spirited and small-minded' in questioning Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito."