[a fool in paradise]

Yep, a distraction, meant to be a “feel good” story (even leaked as such by White House insiders) that blew up in their face and they continue to stonewall, deny, spin, and now use the “Swift Boated” term to attack the critics and play the victim.

[adorno]

Yep, a distraction, meant to be a “feel good” story

It's still a distraction which is working well for the president, and even FR has turned its attention from Benghazi and the VA and IRA scandals.

Obama may be taking heat from the Berghdall "scandal", but, it's not as damaging as the other scandals. Obama is winning the week.