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Karl Rove, Adviser to President Bush, to Resign - WaPo

Well that's a kick in the head. I've only had a few sips of coffee and a couple of drags off my cigarette when the Washington Posts screams this across my computer screen. For once I am genuinely surprised. I would not have expected this, and certainly not at this time. Obviously I have missed something. Of course Rove is giving the 'for the family' line but that begs the question of what is his real reason for leaving?