It was sent out by a professor at Bob Jones University.” Rove said that he had “nothing to do with it.” The former Republican political operative then said the nasty rumor –which incorrectly identified McCain’s adopted daughter from Bangladesh – actually provided McCain with an “opportunity.” "I thought John McCain would seize it for what it was, which was an enormous opportunity to give an insight into who he and his wife are because Cindy McCain adopted a child from an orphanage in Bangladesh ... The story of this is an incredible tale of love and compassion. But rather than doing that, John McCain said, ‘I’m a victim,’ and was angry and complained about it and pointed the finger at Bush when he had no evidence whatsoever." Rove has been publicly accused in various press accounts of being behind the move, which in part contributed to Bush’s 53 percent to 42 percent win over McCain in the early primary state. Full Article at The Politico