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Karl Rove

  • Foremost Conservative Commentator & Strategist
  • FOX News Contributor and Wall Street Journal Columnist
  • Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Sr. Advisor to President George W. Bush
  • New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Courage and Consequence' and 'The Triumph of William McKinley'

Iconic campaign strategist Karl Rove is one of the most sought-after political pundits of our time, widely respected for his robust knowledge of major political issues. Rove served as Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush overseeing the Offices of Political Affairs, Public Liaison, Intergovernmental Relations, Strategic Initiatives and as Deputy Chief, the White House Policy process. Before the White House, he ran Rove + Co., a public affairs firm that consulted on over 75 GOP campaigns for Senator, Governor, Congress, and statewide office. Rove writes a weekly op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, appears frequently on Fox News, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller Courage and Consequence and The Triumph of William McKinley. Conservative editor and columnist Fred Barnes called him “the greatest political mind of his and probably of any generation.”

From major international conferences and association meetings to college campuses and corporate events, Rove's shrewd analysis resonates with audiences. Diverse organizations including the National Association of Chain Drug StoresSinai Health SystemCignaYahoo!University of North Carolina-Wilmington, and more have sought out Rove as a speaker. Sponsors hosting Rove have reported his remarks "were extremely insightful and very helpful to our industry leaders"(Edison Electric Institute) and "provocative, lively and thoughtful" (Nomura) with audiences" often erupting in applause" (Wabash College) and for presentations praised as "one of the highest-rated" (The TriZetto Group). 

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • The Fraser Institute
  • Kentucky Bankers Association
  • TIMBRO
  • Saint Francis University
  • Quest Educational Foundation
  • National Center for Policy Analysis
  • National Association of Convenience Stores
  • Choate Rosemary Hall (Preparatory School)
  • Harvey S. Rosen, Professor of Economics and Master of Whitman College, Princeton University
  • Houston Chapter of the World President's Organization and Young President's Organization
Your remarks were extremely insightful and very helpful to our industry leaders. Your comments on the current political atmosphere and the prognosis for the future were most informative. We appreciate your also taking the time to greet and speak with so many of the meeting attendees.
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"Karl’s approach to giving the subscribers a history lesson on presidential politics, assuaging their fears and anxiety, considering the current mess in which this country finds itself, was perfect."

-Riverside Theater

"Karl was tremendous."

-National Association of Chain Drug Stores

"The conference went GREAT. The audience loved Karl – I personally learned a lot from the panel. This was definitely the talk of the conference."

-A Major Investment Banking Company

"Karl was clever, personable, and so much fun, in addition to being the brilliant speaker that he is! Mr. Rove truly was an enjoyable guest all around."

-Tulsa Town Hall

"Very informative and well received...Thanks for making our Annual Economic Leadership Forum such a big success."

-New Jersey Bankers Association

"Did an excellent job—most said “best speaker we ever had.” Not only was his presentation great but he was most generous with his time speaking with and taking pictures with everyone...a home run!"

-National Automobile Dealers Association

"Gracious and kind to accommodating our donors with numerous photographs, personal greetings, and handshakes. His speech was timely and appropriate, humorous yet emotionally moving."

-Texas Energy Museum

"Awesome. Really a pleasure to work with...one of the most discussed sessions of the weekend."

-Manning Center for Building Democracy

"A huge success and so easy to work with. He did a fabulous job and our attendees loved him."

-Alabama Bankers Association

"A big hit with our members and we truly enjoyed having him with us this year. Below are some comments we received... 'Very entertaining'; 'Good debate and good insight'; 'Wow'; 'It was entertaining and enjoyable.'"

-Texas Hospital Association

"Amazing...just the brightest, smartest, most engaging and easiest in a room of giants. We have 1,000 intense loyal Rovers aka Karl Rove fans. We would be honored to invite him back."

-Rancho Mirage Writers Festival

"Great!...very generous with his time and incredibly engaging with our students. Lots of positive feedback all around!"

-Hamilton College

"A wonderful job! I highly recommend him to any organization. He was so wonderful to work with and it was very obvious to me that he took the proper prep time to prepare for our meeting."

-Indiana Electric Cooperatives

"Outstanding on stage and the audience gave very positive feedback. Beforehand, we had a few minutes to take some pictures with him. Everyone was having a good time, and we were able to get some amazing shots."

-Hogan Lovells Global Energy Summit

"One word: Awesome!"

-Advice A/S

"Absolutely knocked it out of the park. The most conservative Republicans, to the most liberal Democrats, in the audience raved on about his speech. We also really enjoyed the social interaction with Karl."

-National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

"Really outstanding presentation by Karl. Substantive, even handed, filled with take-aways and entertaining. It was capped off by his experience on 9/11 which was riveting where all in the room were on the edge of their seats. On a personal note, he was charming, gracious and extended himself to meet and greet people and take pictures when requested. Delivered more than advertised. All very positive comments regardless of party affiliation."

-Urban Land Institute

"Karl was AMAZING. All attendee’s just thoroughly enjoyed his presentation. The audience was very quiet in previous keynotes, but Karl had a way to break the ice and get people talking and asking questions. It changed the dynamic of the CIO Exchange and we really appreciate it!"

-Opus

"Karl was amazing, our guests really enjoyed him, and they loved the books- that was a good call!!"

-Sinai Health System

"Karl and Donna were very well received and did a great job on stage. Thanks again!"

-PCBC

"Everything was GREAT last night. Karl was excellent and our folks loved hearing from him. Thanks so much to you both for all of your help in making last night possible!"

-AIPAC

"Thank you for helping us make the TriZetto Executive Vision Summit a truly engaging and dynamic forum for healthcare executives. Your point-counterpoint discussion with Robert Gibbs was one of the highest-rated presentations of the summit. It truly energized the attendees, giving them much to think about and much to discuss."

-The TriZetto Group

"The Chambers Directions event was a phenomenal success. Karl did an excellent job and the more than 800 attendees gave him two standing ovations for his remarks and answers to questions."

-Holland & Hart LLP

"Your discussion of current issues in U.S. politics, particularly the key campaigns and candidates, was very stimulating and valuable...We truly felt that you shared your real thoughts and opinions and helped us better comprehend just how vital strategic planning is to a campaign and the amount of pressure the candidates face day to day championing their causes and promoting their vision for the future of America. It was a truly enjoyable evening for which you provided a wonderful spark to some fascinating conversation. "

-The Fraser Institute

"It was an honor and a privilege, as well as a pleasure, having you speak to our industry Leaders. I think I can honestly say I have never met a more dynamic and gracious person."

-Kentucky Bankers Association

"The event with Karl Rove was wonderful. We were delighted to have him come all the way to Sweden to speak for us. We all had such a great time and his speech was just terrific."

-TIMBRO

"Mr. Rove was absolutely phenomenal! The house was packed beyond capacity and campus was still abuzz for days after his visit."

-University of Pennsylvania

"He was OUTSTANDING! Everyone absolutely loved him! We’ve received nothing but glowing reviews – our best season ever."

-Quest Educational Foundation

"Karl Rove has a one-of-a-kind political mind and a biting wit. Both were on full display when he spoke for our recent luncheon. An enthusiastic Dallas crowd laughed along as they learned from his insight, then they gave him a standing ovation."

-National Center for Policy Analysis

"I don't think we could have had a better closing speaker than Karl. The attendees were almost unanimously enthralled throughout his entire presentation and pleasantly surprised at how funny and personable he was. "

-National Association of Convenience Stores

"Rove’s visit generated enormous excitement on campus. The event was held in our largest lecture-venue and it quickly sold out. Many people remarked on how well Karl did in presenting his case, responding to questions, and communicating the human side of the political world. Many people who disagreed with him on the issues conceded that he presented interesting arguments that challenged them. Karl presented a point of view that is rarely presented in person on campus. This was an exceptional opportunity for our students and a highlight of the semester."

-Duke University

"The event was completely sold-out! The q and a was one of the best we have ever hosted. One of the most generous guests we have ever had."

-University of Pittsburgh

"He was provocative, witty, impassioned, and informative. I particularly appreciated the way that Karl encouraged questions and comments--especially from students who disagreed with him!"

-Harvey S. Rosen, Professor of Economics and Master of Whitman College, Princeton University

"The evening was a huge success, and Mr. Rove 'stole the show'! It was an honor to meet him and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing his insights and 'stories'! "

-Houston Chapter of the World President's Organization and Young President's Organization

"Mr. Rove was extremely generous with his time, and very charming and gracious. He was a pleasure to work with. Our program went very well, and we got excellent feedback from the attendees. "

-American Securitization Forum

"Fantastic![Karl] Rove is extremely personable... "

-Traffic Club of Pittsburgh

"...political and professional insights...exceptional!"

- The Panetta Institute for Public Policy

"Karl Rove always goes above and beyond ...His insights, commentary and stories consistently keep everyone wanting more. He is especially knowledgeable when it comes to healthcare and the economy, and he has no problem making our guests feel like they were having a one on one conversation with him, and not sitting in a crowd of over 600! "

-The Heritage Foundation

"The event was an incredible success, and we were pleased to welcome such an inspiring and insightful keynote speaker... Many attendees have since approached me to let me know how much they enjoyed his speech. Mr. Rove was extremely accommodating and very gracious throughout the event, going well beyond our expectations."

-Nevada Policy Research Institute

"He was great...better than expected and we would highly recommend him to another group... now we have to match that for next year. "

-Louisiana Oil & Gas Association

"Invaluable."

-Western Riverside Council of Governments

"Fascinating. The event this year was the most well attended we have experienced and the feedback we are receiving from those who attended is very positive. It was an honor for our business community to be able to hear and gain such valuable information. Your wealth of information was the highlight of the conference."

-Zions Bank

"Home Run – Hit out of the ballpark and past those wanting to catch the ball! Karl was, as we knew he would be, fantastic. He really connected with our group and gave a fantastic presentation."

-American Supply Association

"He was marvelous and our audience was thrilled with his presentation! It was truly the highlight of the event and we've received many positive comments."

-Virginia Chamber of Commerce

"Thank you for making this fundraising event our most successful one since 1996! Our friends and supporters thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your remarks. We are especially grateful to you for spending time visiting among the attendees afterward. "

-Texas Energy Museum

"Karl Rove was outstanding. From the book signing and private reception on Wednesday night through his speech on Thursday, he was absolutely terrific. He delivered everything and more of what we were hoping for. It proved to be one of the most memorable annual meetings in our history. Thanks again!! "

-American Association of Professional Landmen

"Your presentation on the evolution of democracy and technology hit the mark, and you helped us precisely convey the message: change. We appreciate the careful thought and preparation you put into your speech "

-Yahoo!

"Karl’s visit and presentation to our group was a huge success and one that I will have a very hard time topping during our next Symposium. Our guests where captivated by his speech and it was the talk of our event afterwards. In addition, Karl could not have been more accommodating to everyone he encounter during his time with us. We have received several thank you notes from our guests and all of them referenced Karl and what a great job he did."

-Eby-Brown

"Karl was fantastic! He was well received and very approachable and friendly with our group. He was very generous with his time talking to everyone at the reception. He was a huge hit!"

-The David Horowitz Freedom Center

"Karl was FANTASTIC!! He was a pleasure to work with and I personally enjoyed the brief one-on-one time I spent with him. We have had terrific reviews, from people on both sides of the aisle, who were surprised by how much they enjoyed hearing him speak."

-Granite Construction Inc.

"Everything went great. Folks really enjoyed hearing from Karl, especially just ahead of the country's historical election. "

-Mississippi Power

"Karl was superb – great panel discussion – he was very funny, engaging, knowledgeable, etc. Great having him participate!"

-SPX Corporation

"The Chapel was nearly at full capacity, if not at full capacity, and the crowd was very responsive, often erupting in applause during the speech and giving a standing ovation at both the conclusion of the speech and of the Q&A session, at which, I would say, Mr. Rove most excelled. "

-Wabash College

"If people came expecting to hear a partisan political speech, they left disappointed. Everyone else left appreciating the fact that they had heard an account of recent history from a front-row participant, engagingly told. I would have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Rove to any group... Looking over our list of previous speakers, I have to say that there have been few who have 'hit the mark' all evening long. Karl did just that."

-Lehman Catholic High School

"Karl was a big hit with our members and we truly enjoyed having him with us this year. Very entertaining! Good debate and good insight. Wow!"

-Texas Hospital Association

"Karl did an outstanding job and was very well received by our attendees. It was one of the best retreats we have ever had. Thank you for all of your help to secure him for our event. He is an excellent speaker – he is so very knowledgeable and well respected by many. "

-St. David's Healthcare

"Karl was absolutely FANTASTIC! Obviously a great speaker but also such a pleasant and kind person! Everyone loved having him at the event. "

-Florida Association of Health Plans

"Mr. Rove was a gem!"

-America's Health Insurance Plans

"As part of a very select group of distinguished speakers, you provided our most important business partners with an insightful view of the political landscape in the immediate aftermath of the closely watched mid-term elections. Your participation in this year’s event helped to surpass our objective through your unique ability to analyze both public opinion and the operative factors in political campaigns, and eloquently engage our audience. We value your continued partnership and appreciate your role in making the meeting such a resounding success."

-Putnam Investments

"He was a tremendous hit and everyone loved him. As a matter of fact, he was such a huge hit that we had some late signups for the VIP lunch."

-American Staffing Association

"Your event was the highest rated program in our history, with almost 100% approval grades on our survey. No one worked the room as well as you! "

-Desert Town Hall

"As always, Karl was great. The Delegation truly enjoyed the opportunity to hear from him. His thoughts and insight on the mid-term elections, the new Congress and the upcoming 2016 Presidential race resulted in a very engaging Q&A session."

-Georgetown University

"I could not have expected a more impressive person and better speaker. He made everyone he interacted with feel as though he already knew them...including the wait staff. I would definitely recommend him as a keynote speaker to anyone looking to make a big hit."

-The Greater Pampa Area Chamber of Commerce

"Wow! The entire convention was a huge success. A survey of our members showed that Rove was by far the most popular speaker. Even though we have a mixed bag of Republicans and Democrats we did not have any negative comments and some of our most positive comments actually came from Democrats. Karl was extremely generous with his time and was very appreciated."

-Texas Association of Realtors

"One may not agree with Mr Rove’s political views but for nearly two hours at Supersummit ’16 everyone was spellbound with his views and presentation—more like patriotic stories and his incredible understanding of history and its relevance for today... What can I say—amazing."

-Professional Systems Network International

"Karl was marvelous in his role as Keynote Speaker. He did a great job and his interactions with students and faculty were great!! Thanks so much for helping to facilitate this event. It was a memorable evening for everyone at Westminster."

-Westminster College

"Karl was just fabulous at our event last week. It was by far one of the most entertaining and also valuable conversations we have had, and our Board members have been raving about it all week."

-U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

"Everything went great with the Karl Rove event...he spoke and took Q&A for well over 90 minutes...it was excellent!! I hope Karl enjoyed the evening and his time at the Algonquin Club... We certainly all enjoyed his company as he was extremely accommodating and flexible...a very warm and welcoming guy. "

-CGM

"Mr. Rove was a huge success. "

-The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association

"It went fantastic! Sage was really excited by the conversation and really enjoyed both Robert and Karl. "

-Sage
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Talks & Conversations with Karl Rove
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Political Point, Counterpoint with Karl Rove

Republican political strategist KARL ROVE often sits down with leading Democratic figures (including David Axelrod, Paul Begala, Donna Brazile, James Carville, Robert Gibbs, Jim Messina, and others) to discuss America’s political scene and major issues. These bipartisan conversations show such political differences can be discussed with mutual respect and without acrimony.

Rove’s humanity, cooperative nature, and quick wit shine in the Point/Counterpoint format. For a civil, insightful discussion, bring Rove onstage with a partner from across the aisle. The TriZetto Group said, "Your point-counterpoint discussion with Robert Gibbs was one of the highest-rated presentations of the summit. It truly energized the attendees, giving them much to think about and much to discuss.”

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America’s Challenges Amidst Its Broken Politics

Leading strategist and Presidential senior advisor KARL ROVE is an iconic strategist but also an historian whose robust knowledge of politics and America’s history have made him one of the most sought-after commentators of our time. Rove provides a thoughtful look at today’s issues, the state of play in Washington and the election outlook. His life-long political involvement and study of history informs his discussion of our nation’s policy discussions, as well as potential impact on organizations and individuals.

Rove connects with audiences from all political backgrounds. The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy said, “Absolutely knocked it out of the park. The most conservative Republicans to the most liberal Democrats in the audience raved on about his speech."

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For Leaders: How to Champion Your Industry

In this engaging conversation, White House senior advisor KARL ROVE explains how groups can more effectively be heard by leaders in Washington, starting by marshalling their strength at the local level to make their case to the right people in the right way at the right time.

Rove has provided a wide range of associations practical insights into making a bigger impact on policy makers and public opinion.  The Edison Electric Institute said, "Your remarks were extremely insightful and very helpful to our industry leaders. Your comments on the current political atmosphere and the prognosis for the future were most informative.”

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Healthcare in the United States

Karl Rove shows how less government meddling and more competition and markets can result in better health care for all Americans. From access to quality insurance to drug prices to hospital consolidations and more, Rove outlines health care reform that puts patients and their health care providers in charge, not government and bureaucrats.

"Karl was absolutely FANTASTIC! Obviously a great speaker but also such a pleasant and kind person! Everyone loved having him at the event." -Florida Association of Health Plans

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American Controversies

Political pundit turned Wall Street Journal weekly columnist and FOX News contributor KARL ROVE examines issues taken from today’s headlines and walks listeners through what’s likely to happen. Leaning on his administrative experience, he breaks down the nuances of current issues from a historically informed perspective, providing context to illuminate potential paths forward. Join Rove for an unvarnished conversation that will shed light into the current political landscape and how it will impact industry, communities, and the country.

Books by Karl Rove
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