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Death of GOP IT Guru Fuels Conspiracy Mills

Plane crash involving Karl Rove's IT consultant raises suspicions

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 26, 2008 5:00 AM CST
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(Newser) – The death of Karl Rove's IT consultant in a plane crash last week has let loose a flood conspiracy theories, the Zoo reports. Michael Connell was due to testify in a case alleging voter fraud in Ohio in 2004, and had asked for police protection, according to some reports. He crashed while piloting his small plane. Many believe the crash is highly suspicious in light of the strategist's flying experience and involvement with the Republican Party.

Some speculate the dead flyer was about to reveal incriminating secrets on thousands of missing White House emails sent by officials, including Rove, in an alternative email system developed by Connell. Some of the missing emails related to the scandalous firings of US attorneys involved in prosecutions unpopular with Republican leadership.  A source told the Huffington Post that the religious man may have had "second thoughts" after believing the GOP was doing God's work. FAA crash investigators have so far found no evidence of sabotage.

Michael Connell was dubbed a high IQ Forrest Gump by one lawyer due to his connection to so many alleged crimes involving Republicans and the Bush administration.
Michael Connell was dubbed a "high IQ Forrest Gump" by one lawyer due to his connection to so many alleged crimes involving Republicans and the Bush administration.   (The Zoo)
Republican Internet strategist Michael Connell died in a small plane crash outside Akron, Ohio Dec. 19.
Republican Internet strategist Michael Connell died in a small plane crash outside Akron, Ohio Dec. 19.   (Connell-Donatelli)
Michael Connell was Karl Rove's IT consultant and worked on George W. Bush's two presidential campaigns.
Michael Connell was Karl Rove's IT consultant and worked on George W. Bush's two presidential campaigns.   (AP Photo/The Star Tribune,Jennifer Simonson)
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Thinker
Dec 27, 2008 6:42 AM CST
So, because bad things happened while Clinton was in office, we should ignore bad things that happen while the Bush Administration is in charge? Please, all these crooks need to be in prison for the rest of their lives, especially Karl Rove.
Guest
Dec 26, 2008 11:42 PM CST
Oh, don't let me break out the Story about all the people that died while Clinton was in office, including the Marine who shot himself with an unmarked, unregistered gun... While his personal weapon was 10 feet away under his mattress. Oh, and then there is Vince Foster.
Thinker
Dec 25, 2008 7:23 PM CST
“In the magical universe there are no coincidences and there are no accidents. Nothing happens unless someone wills it to happen.” William S. Burroughs

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