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[T]he economy remains the top issue for the electorate.

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Karl Rove
Age: 73
Born: 1950
Born: December 25
Former White House Deputy Chief Of Staff
Journalist
Lobbyist
Political Adviser
Politician
Denver
Colorado
Karl Christian Rove
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Economy

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