THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

VIRGINIA BEACH -- Karl Rove's appearance at a fundraiser for Congresswoman Thelma Drake drew protesters to the Virginia Beach event.

The former White House adviser attended the fundraiser today at a local steakhouse while about 40 people gathered outside. Some carried signs reading "Arrest Karl Rove" and "Shame on Thelma Drake."

Earlier this week Democrats called on Drake to cancel the sold-out fund-raiser. They cited Rove's defiance of a congressional subpoena last week.

Drake is a Republican who represents Virginia Beach and parts of Norfolk, Hampton and the Eastern Shore.

Information from The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk