RNC Reshuffling

Why is Mehlman out and Rove still in? I have not seen a shred of evidence that pointed out how Mehlman in anyway contributed to the loss. Just like in 2004 -Rove was the architect, Mehlman as campaign manager os BCO4 is the man who puts the plans to work.

For all that can be said about Rove's style which is squeeze out as many of our guys as possible to win, (contrast with Clinton/Reagan strategies of getting large swaths of the public) I would also classify the boy geniuses strategy as incrementally eating into groups of the Democrat Party's coalition. Rove tried to appease senior citizens with the prescription drug entitlement. He tried to win over hispanic voters with amnesty. In short, Rove tried to win over groups that just dont fit in the party's tent. And the tent collapsed on him.

Mehlman was an effective manager. He was extremely competent. He was good with the media, memorizing statistics and talking points.

Rove as the architect was the one who contributed to the reputation the GOP now has. Rove contributed to the political environment that realized the GOP defeat. If the GOP is looking for a head to cut off look for Rove. (figuratively of course)