Rove Says GOP Should Fight for Souls of Youth

On the heals of Craig's post about Bai's piece - isn't it fitting that Karl Rove was in Iowa on Thursday speaking to a room full of conservatives about the necessity of speaking to young people.

"Look, I’m on Twitter. Don’t ask me to explain it," he told about 280 people at a West Des Moines event organized by the Heritage Foundation.

"...His friendly audience Thursday sported quite a bit of gray or white hair. He said conservatives need to keep speaking to young people, some of whom are receptive to the movement’s messages.

"Rove noted that he often speaks at college campuses, sometimes in joint appearances with leading liberals. “I debate Howard Dean every chance I can..."

Republicans have known for a long time that youth outreach and leadership development is the key to building their party. Democrats by contrast only seem to figure it out 3 months out from an election.