with bush as president, many suspect that the most powerful individual in the us is karl rove. although rove is officially listed as white house senior advisor, responsible for managing the office of political affairs, the office of public liaison, and the office of strategic initiatives at the white house, he is, in fact, bush ` s chief political strategist and his political brain. rove ` s hand is seen in virtually every presidential decision -- whether it involves steel import tariffs, extending the war on terrorism, the tax cut, the middle east crisis or the environment. this book will explore the history and character of rove as well as taking a detailed look at current scandals surrounding him, such as the valerie plame cia leak and response to hurricane katrina.