It's the same reason we're thrilled with the Swift Vets. They are saying what they have to say (which happens to be the truth, contrary to Maureen Dowd, et al) without worrying about a "base" or an election. Yet it is political so it is breathtaking to behold.
Re: Maureen Dowd - I heard just a little tiny bit of her this morning on Imus (big mistake to listen to that guy). Wow. She really hates the Swift Boat guys, doesn't she? Calls them all liars. God, what a Leftie she is. Leftie Leftie Leftist. She really makes me sick.