] In modern times there has never been anyone quite like
] Rove, possessing such a long working relationship with
] and influence over a president%u2014a newly re-elected
] one who will wield an expanded majority in Congress.
] "I've been searching for a parallel figure," said
] Marshall Wittmann, a political strategist and writer.
] "The closest is Bobby Kennedy in his brother's
] administration. But even that doesn't get it. Because as
] loyal as Karl is, his political ambitions extend beyond
] one family."

[ A compelling article on what we might be able to expect from the next four years... -k]