Noonan's characterization of "the hack" as having a "greasy political style" fits Rohrabacher too. He's all politician.
So? Why is the Journal letting Noonan use her column to take personal swipes at somebody she doesn't like? Is it that she doesn't like the fact that some other ex-speechwriters are getting some attention? She's the one who set the precedent of the speechwriter going public and seeking acclaim for the "boss's" words. She can't credibly complain when other speechwriters try the same trick.
Rohrbacher was almost pro-Saddam in the run-up to war. I hadn't been exposed to him then and I was like, who is this RINO?