I had to post this article because of the response that Karl Rove always gets, and the fact that his successor is from my area. If you know Cincinnati you should not be too surprised that he is from the West Chester area (unless your surprised that he is not from Indian Hill). I just hope he got out of West Chester before all these snobby people moved in. My wife and I go up there, and everyone is just so stuck up it's unbelieveable.
Former Boehner aide succeeds Karl Rove
West Chester native Barry Jackson is the new Karl Rove.
Rove left the White House last month. He had been in charge of the White House Political Office, where he essentially served as the president's top political strategist.
President Bush announced Tuesday that Jackson would take over Rove's duties and have the title assistant to the president for strategic initiatives and external affairs. That puts him in charge of overseeing the White House offices of Political Affairs, Public Liaison, Intergovernmental Affairs and Strategic Initiatives.
"Barry is a capable and trusted adviser who is widely respected for his sound judgment and strong ability to build consensus around initiatives that are important to all Americans," Bush said in a statement. "Throughout my administration, I have valued his advice and leadership. I appreciate his continued service."
Jackson had been Rove's longtime top deputy. Before joining the White House in 2002, Jackson served for 10 years as chief of staff to House Minority Leader John Boehner, another West Chester Republican.
"Barry has long been a loyal friend and dedicated public servant," Boehner said Wednesday. "I know he will continue to serve the White House and our nation with distinction, and I congratulate him and look forward to working with him in his new leadership role."
Besides Rove, other top White House staff who have left recently include Office of Management and Budget Director Rob Portman of Terrace Park, and White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, a Cincinnati native who announced last week that he'll depart later this month.
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