Kerry's call for withdrawal from Iraq put Rove on the defensive

Rove: GOP doesn’t need to make excuses

White House adviser raises money for New Hampshire Republicans

MANCHESTER, N.H. - White House adviser Karl Rove said Monday that Republicans facing midterm elections should campaign on the economy’s strength and discuss the war in Iraq with no qualms.

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Rove said Democrats pushing for the withdrawal of American troops should be the ones facing tough questions for wanting to “cut and run.” He targeted Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry and Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha, both Democrats and vocal supporters of getting out of Iraq.

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About two dozen to three dozen protesters gathered Monday across the street from the Center of New Hampshire, where the event was being held. Democratic protesters said New Hampshire Republicans needed a big draw like Rove to help pay legal fees in a phone jamming case. Three GOP officials have been convicted of charges stemming from the jamming of Democratic get-out-the-vote lines on Election Day 2002.

“Americans don’t like cheaters, these people cheated,” said Herb Moyer, 60, a Democrat from Exeter. The sign he carried read, “Karl Rove and New Hampshire GOP: Where criminals congregate.”

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