The hand of Karl Rove was felt not just by US attorneys on American soil but by American ambassadors overseas. Importuned by the White House, they attended special meetings and PowerPoint presentations by Rove and his deputies.
Documents show for the first time how the White House sought to ensure that even its appointees involved in foreign policy were kept attuned to the administration's election goals. Such briefings occurred semi-regularly over the past six years for staffers dealing with domestic policy, White House officials have previously acknowledged.
Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are asking questions, including questions about the enormous campaign contributions made by key ambassadors. And not just high-ranking diplomats were PowerPointed. Even Peace Corps officials and fellow USAID political appointees were involved.
