Definitions

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to the political theory that a lie told often enough will be accepted as the truth, and that the truth is no longer relevant to democratic politics.

Etymologies

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Rove +‎ -ian, after Karl Rove.

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Examples

  • Of course, this seems to be completely acceptable in Rovian politics where the perceived end always justifies the means, no matter how destructive or divisive. dieselbug

    DeMint defends blocking appointment of TSA chief 2009

  • It's the Clinton surrogates and supporters who are engaging in Rovian divide and conquer politics, just as Clinton tried to do again on the issue of immigration.

    TIM CRAIG EXPLAINS 2007 2008

  • Dwayne Bohac: A Study in Rovian Politics takes a look at an incumbent Republican Rove clone and his basic hypocracy.

    Easter Lemming Liberal News 2008

  • Everyone says this is "Rovian" - how well did we do with the LAST candidate he put in the WH?

    First Read 2008

  • The cornerstone of so-called Rovian politics is "attack your opponent on his strengths."

    Gawker 2008

  • Douglas campaign manager Dennise Casey said it†™ s the sort of ad that Democrats would call Rovian, as in in-the-style-of-Karl Rove and that Democratic Committee Chairman Ian Carleton and Symington should be calling on DFA to pull the ad.

    burlingtonfreepress.com - Local News 2008

  • When Republican candidates draw a rebuke (however mild) from Karl Rove for going too far with what are typically referred to as Rovian tactics, they should know they've gone too far.

    All articles at Blogcritics 2008

  • When Republican candidates draw a rebuke (however mild) from Karl Rove for going too far with what are typically referred to as Rovian tactics, they should know they've gone too far.

    All articles at Blogcritics 2008

  • The McCain Campaign could be described as Rovian, full of attacks, negativity, and hate.

    LIVEdigitally 2008

  • Turning to the same "Rovian" nugget that Mr. Halperin highlighted, the president added, "One of the things we've been trying to do is to say, boy, let's get out of here more often," Mr. Obama said.

    Jerry Weissman: Audience Advocacy: Karl Rove 2010

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