[wvobiwan]

I don't by that 'insecurity' story about the reason for the Watergate break-in. I don't know what it could be, but no spooks are stupid enough to mount a black bag op. for 'a political edge'.

I think that the FBI and CIA suspected the DNC of collaborating with Chinese or Russian spies in the call girl business the DNC hosted for visiting Senators, congressmen, dignataries, etc. Once the break-in went tits-up, Nixon would have been bound by national security and law not to reveal it's purpose. Leaving the press free to make up what ever other stories they like.

[Yo-Yo]

Well, back when Liddy's radio show was on in my market, he stated on numerous occasions that the real reason for the Watergate break-in was to get a black book of phone numbers that included Maureen Dean's apartment address. Apparently John Dean's then girlfriend and future wife was somehow involved with the call girl ring.

Dean ordered the break-in, according to Liddy. There is Liddy's summary of his version here.