The Architect

This is NOT a victory for the Left.

They would like to frame it that way, but it really is a move that should cause libs concern.

WASHINGTON -- is giving up oversight of policy development to focus more on politics with the approach of the fall midterm elections.

Just over a year ago, Rove was promoted to deputy chief of staff in charge of most White House policy coordination. That new portfolio came on top of his title as senior adviser and role of chief policy aide to Bush.

But now, the job of deputy chief of staff for policy is being given to Joel Kaplan, the deputy budget director.

The move signals a broad effort to rearrange and reinvigorate Bush's staff by new chief of staff Joshua Bolten. Bolten moved into his position last week; Kaplan was his No. 2 person at the Office of Management and Budget.

...[Scott] McClellan, talking to reporters later aboard Air Force One, said that Kaplan's role will focus more on the day-to-day aspects of policy.

Asked whether the change in Rove's role was akin to what he used to do as political director, McClellan responded "I wouldn't look at it that way. ... Karl is someone who has always been intimately involved in the strategic planning and addressing these bigger strategic issues and this will free him up to do more of that."

With the 2006 elections around the corner, this makes complete sense.

Tapping Rove's skills, and utilizing them where they will be most effective, is a smart move.

Rove isn't leaving. He's merely focusing his efforts on doing what he does best.

I think this rearrangement will definitely be reinvigorating.

That's bad news for those cheering against President Bush and the majority party.

Godspeed, Turd Blossom!