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Bush Era RINO and His Anti-Trump Political Gymnastics

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Brass Knuckles and Truth—Who Needs Soft Balls?

Let’s dispense with the fuss: Karl Rove is the relic whispering “independents are slipping” like a nervous showman. But flexibility ≠ faithfulness—and Rove’s middle‑of‑the road pose is just his way of sneaking criticism past MAGA radar. Despite his news cycle noise, Trump remains the alpha in DC.

Rove the RINO: Trying to Sound Concerned Without Sounding Traitorous

Rove’s recent fades at Fox News and op‑eds essentially repeat: “Trump’s poll numbers are in very bad shape.” Rove warns about “chaotic trade talk,” polling damage among independents, and other perils that conveniently align with GOP nostalgia for blotter‑safe politics. Problem is: he’s parroting bipartisan panic, not breaking new ground.

Indeed, Rove recently said Trump’s approval numbers are in “very bad shape.”

This isn’t strategy—it’s whining.

The Poll Reality

There is no legitimate poll where President Trump is under 50% approval. And this is easily provable when you consider a couple of common-sense things.

First, President Trump garnered over 50% of the voting population. He has done nothing to cause an exodus. So the obvious question begs: Why Would ANY Independent Shift to the Democrats?

Short answer: They wouldn’t. Not unless they enjoy paying $6 for eggs and watching fentanyl zombies wander their neighborhood.

Here’s why:

1. The Democratic Brand Is Radioactive

Let’s recap what Democrats have gifted America:

  • Inflation that ravaged savings.

  • Crime surges in Democrat-run cities.

  • Open borders that flooded towns with illegal immigrants and criminals.

  • Weaponized DOJ, turning political opponents into targets.

  • Censorship alliances with Big Tech that would make East Germany blush.

Even Bill Maher knows the Left has jumped the shark. And let’s be honest: Independents might tolerate some dumb policies—but they don’t want to be preached at by blue-haired Marxist baristas who think men can get pregnant.

2. Independents Hate Chaos—But They Hate Incompetence More

The Left frames Trump as “chaotic,” but to Independents, chaos is:

  • a failed Afghanistan pullout,

  • a president shaking hands with ghosts,

  • and Kamala Harris being a heartbeat away from the nuclear codes.

Say what you will about Trump’s tweets—under him, the world knew who was boss. Under Biden? Even a Yemeni goat herder knows he can smuggle across the southern border while collecting U.S. benefits.

3. Trump Is Delivering. Period.

Look at what’s actually happening:

  • The economy is clawing back after Biden’s self-inflicted wounds—because Trump’s tariff pressure, deregulation framework, and pro-energy stance laid the foundation.

  • Trump’s new tariff policy is hammering China, and people like it—they want America first.

  • Crime is being addressed, and Trump’s support of law enforcement is drawing praise even in cities.

  • The military is being rebuilt, and Trump’s pushback against the Pentagon’s wokeism is winning support from vets and moderates.

You don’t have to like Trump’s delivery to want his results.

4. Polls Don’t Reflect Silent Support

Rasmussen has shown that as much as 30% of Blacks and over 40% of Latinos are open to voting Trump. That’s not an anomaly—it’s a panic button for Democrats. Meanwhile, Trump rallies still pack tens of thousands.

So, where are Biden’s post-presidency rallies? Kamala’s? Newsom’s?

Independents aren’t dumb. They smell the decay in the Democratic Party like a three-day-old tuna sandwich left in the sun.

5. Democrats Have No Bench, No Message, No Hope

  • Kamala Harris is underwater in every poll—and not just because she talks like a human Magic 8-Ball. But because she’s incompetent and doesn’t resonate.

  • Gavin Newsom turned California into an open-air asylum.

  • Michelle Obama doesn’t want the job. And she couldn’t have it, even if she did want it.

  • Joe Biden is the political equivalent of Weekend at Bernie’s.

The Left doesn’t have a leader. It has placeholders, hoping Trump will implode while they fundraise off Roe v. Wade and George Floyd’s ghost.

Independents know the Dems are out of gas and praying for a derailment of the Trump Train.

Final Verdict: There Is Zero Rational Path for Independents to Go Blue

Unless:

  • They enjoy high prices,

  • hate their own paycheck,

  • fear free speech,

  • love men in women’s sports,

  • and believe the government’s job is to parent them.

Most independents see through the charade. That’s why Trump, despite the media mudslide, keeps pulling crowds, dominating issue polling when you ask real questions, and forcing the Left to use lawfare instead of logic.

Karl Rove doesn’t get that because he’s too busy dusting off his 2004 talking points. But you do. The American people do.

And that’s why the tide is turning.

Rove’s Gripes Are Just Old News

Rove has repeatedly whined about Trump’s tariffs, warning they’ll “badly damage” GOP chances in 2026—prompting Trump advisor Peter Navarro to go scorched-earth on Rove on live FOX TV: “He hates Donald Trump.”

Navarro even blamed Rove for losing Georgia’s Senate runoffs—talk about inside baseball with extra schadenfreude. Rove’s gripe: Republicans will be blamed for inflation and shortages—and voters will flip.

Navarro’s response: “Anything he says is discounted… shame on you Karl Rove!”

Bolstering the Trump Case: Why These Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Kicking Rove Off the Bandwagon

Rove tries to piggyback off broader polling pessimism—risking relevancy by sounding like a moaning Beltway consultant who missed the carnival. A true insider crafts a strategy, doesn’t panic and call it analysis.

Trump’s Still the Beast—Rove Is the Nervous Narrator

Karl Rove’s bleats are just background static. He fears independents running away—but apparently forgot who holds the crowd. Trump is the man: commanding hardcore support, dominating headlines, and staying feared. Polling dips among non-Republicans? Simply not happening. Independents leaving? Quite the opposite.

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