ThinkProgress » Rove In 2004: Influence Of ‘Billionaires Who Write The Checks Give Me Some Concern’

“I am a firm believer in strong (political) parties, and things that weaken the parties and place the outcome of elections in the hands of billionaires who can write checks and political consultants who can get themselves hired by billionaires who write the checks, give me some concern,” [Karl] Rove said [in 2004].

Of course, these days Rove isn’t as big a believer in strong political parties, as he works to build a “shadow RNC.” He also isn’t as concerned about the subversion of democracy at the hands of a few wealthy donors. Instead, when President Obama makes the argument that Rove did in 2004, the Rove of 2010 slams him for having an “enemies list” and engaging in a “desperate political ploy.”

ThinkProgress » Rove In 2004: Influence Of ‘Billionaires Who Write The Checks Give Me Some Concern’