Karl Rove-affiliated groups spend $175 million, lose 21 of 30 races
By Michael Beckel and Reity O’Brien, the Center for Public Integrity
If Karl Rove was an NFL coach and not a political strategist, he would probably be looking for a new job about now.
Organizations co-founded by the GOP’s most effective fundraiser spent more than $175 million only to see President Barack Obama win a second term and Democrats actually gain seats in the U.S. Senate.