Rove and Sheehan in Austin

Karl Rove appeared in our fair city for a Republican fundraiser yesterday and was met with some protests.

After protesters allied with anti-war demonstrator Cindy Sheehan rushed the ballroom doors and scuffled with police, senior White House adviser Karl Rove roused Republicans Saturday in Austin by suggesting that a strong economy and President Bush's course abroad will lead GOP candidates to November wins.

"If leading Democrats have their way, their policies would make our nation weaker and the enemies of our nation would be stronger. That is a stark fact of modern life, and it is the issue on which the forthcoming election should center," Rove said.

I wonder. Will we ever again have an election based on truth rather than lies?

More in the Austin American Statesman.