'Empathy' is the latest code word for liberal activism, for treating the Constitution as malleable clay to be kneaded and molded in whatever form justices want. It represents an expansive view of the judiciary in which courts create policy that couldn't pass the legislative branch or, if it did, would generate voter backlash.
Karl RoveRonald Reagan wasn't in the establishment of the Republican Party either, nor was Richard Nixon.
Karl RoveIt's not comfortable for me to write about my family. I'm not comfortable writing about me.
Karl RoveTo be able to compete, we've got to improve our education system, our litigation environment, our tax code, our health system and our trading policies if we're going to be as strong economically in the years ahead.
Karl Rove