[Centaur]

Maybe I don't understand the story totally, but if the recordings are secret; i.e., if the Prez didn't know he was being taped, that's a felony in most jurisdictions, and I believe federally.

[auboy]

Wead has said he recorded only from states where secret recording is legal.
I wonder how he can prove his claim?

OTOH, Wead probably figures if President Bush pushes the issue, it will be a negative for the President.

[Principled]

Maybe I don't understand the story totally, but if the recordings are secret; i.e., if the Prez didn't know he was being taped, that's a felony in most jurisdictions, and I believe federally.

My thoughts too. Like the guy who recorded newt's cell phone conversation in Fla - he got nailed.

But I think it may be state specific-

[Doe Eyes]

How much time did Linda Tripp do?

[maine-iac7]

if the Prez didn't know he was being taped, that's a felony in most jurisdictions, and I believe federally.

Nope - not in Texas - only one person needs to know -

which obviously would be he tape-er

[PAR35]

but if the recordings are secret; i.e., if the Prez didn't know he was being taped, that's a felony in most jurisdictions, and I believe federally.

Change "most" to "a few" and drop "federal" and you'd be close to being on target.

For example, the recording would be legal in Texas or Georgia, illegal in Florida or Maryland. No federal law seems to be implicated.