Karl Rove on His Way Out?

Terence Hunt, writing for AP, reports that Bush's Mephistopheles-like political adviser plans to leave the White House at the end of August. The rats continue to leave the ship.


Mitt Romney and His Five Pacifist Sons:

According to Paul Krugman of The New York Times, Romney was asked last week at a political rally "whether any of his five sons [were] serving in the military and, if not, when they plan[ned] to enlist." According to Krugman,

The candidate replied with a rambling attempt to change the subject, but near the end he let his real feelings slip. “It’s remarkable how we can show our support for our nation,” he said, “and one of the ways my sons are showing support for our nation is helping to get me elected, because they think I’d be a great president.”