Effective August 31, 2007, long-standing political adviser to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove resigned from his post as the White House Deputy Chief of Staff.
Karl Rove Facts
- Born: December 25, 1950
- Birthplace: Denver, Colorado
- Residences: Washington, D.C., Florida
- Spouse: Darby Tara Hickson
- Political Affiliation: Republican Party
- Religion: Episcopalian
- Children: Son, Andrew
- Occupation: Former Deputy White House Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor to the President
Post Resignation
Following his resignation, Rove was hired as a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and an analyst for Fox News. Rove donated $2,300 to John McCain's presidential campaign.Pretext: Karl Rove Drops Prep School Speech (January 28, 2008)