Rove tells Calif. GOP to get off the mat Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 3:28 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2013 (AP) — GOP strategist Karl Rove says California Republicans need to "get up off of the mat" and find new ways to reach voters if they are to regain popularity in the nation's most populous state. Referring to the state party's deep losses in recent years, Rove said it needs to focus on larger themes of restoring jobs and reducing ... Read More