Rove Resigns - Abandoning Sinking Ship

This guy is no dummy. Rove developed a reputation for being the evil genius behind the George W political successes. He is to Bush what Dick Morris was to Bill Clinton. He is also hoping to stay out of jail. Recent Congressional investigations threatened to lead to all kinds of legal complications for the White House guru:

Last month, the US Senate issued a subpoena against him as part of an investigation into the sacking of eight federal prosecutors, but Mr Bush ordered him not to testify, citing executive privilege.

Mr Rove was also investigated in connection with the exposure of CIA agent Valerie Plame, though prosecutors decided he should not face any charges.

Spinning to the end:

"I just think it's time," Rove, 56, said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on Monday.

"There's always something that can keep you here and, as much as I'd like to be here, I've got to do this for the sake of my family."

Rove finally realized that he wanted to salvage what is left of his reputation. He probably realizes there is no helping this dysfunctional White House.