Bush's Brain

Bush's Brain. How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush President.
by
James C. Moore and Wayne Slater
(John Wiley & Sons, 2003)

This extremely important book was one of the first to look behind the smoke and mirrors to expose the man who actually masterminded all of Bush's campaigns amd policies. Rove, the Joseph Goebbels of this era, is one of the most important figures in modern American politics. He has single-handedly transformed American politics as a Macchiavellian master who is relentless in his fierce, negative campaigning.

From the Bush's Brain website:

"Many Washington insiders believe that the strength of the Bush machine lies not in its leader but in Karl Rove, the man who picked Bush to run for Governor of Texas, tutored him on the workings of government, and ran brilliant yet brutal campaigns that would eventually sweep Bush into the Presidency.

"In Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential, readers will enter the powerful world of White House Senior Advisor Karl Rove and learn how this man created George W. Bush and continues to keep him on top. Political journalists James Moore and Wayne Slater offer a rare glimpse into the man who has become the single most important advisor to George W. Bush — and the person who many think is calling the shots at the White House. They also discuss how Rove's strategic decisions seem to be determining U.S. policy for the Bush administration, including the controversial tactic of running on a war with Iraq.

"This intriguing book also features previously unreported information on the Bush campaign from the primaries and the conventions to the fall general election and the complex relationship Rove and Bush currently share. Karl Rove is both feared and admired by Republicans and Democrats alike. His take no prisoners approach to politics has received mixed reviews and left everyone wondering who's really running this country? In Bush's Brain: How Karl Rove Made George W. Bush Presidential readers will learn who the real Karl Rove is and just how much power he really has."