LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- White House political adviser Karl Rove is on the U.S. campaign trail with a mission to support Republican candidates who need help the most.
The Los Angeles Times reported on Rove's efforts, which included a speech to 500 party activists last week. Also, Rove is helping four-term Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds' campaign to keep his job.
Rove helped President George W. Bush authorize millions of dollars in federal disaster aid for the Buffalo area following recent heavy snow. Reynolds broke the news to constituents just hours after testifying about his role in the sex scandal involving former Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., the newspaper said.
The Times said Rove's plan is to re-energize the conservative base and jolt it out of its sagging mood -- brought on by various troubles over the past year. But the newspaper said recruiting volunteers is also a problem for the GOP this year.
