But it was a subtle link. They took the bait.
Heads up! Brit played Kennedy's statement AND Rummy's answer. Now he has teased that there was a reason for the Durbin apology! Should be interesting!
I really don't agree it was that subtle, but I do agree the response was expected as demonstrated by McClellan and Mehlman being fully prepared to buttress and document (Mehlman's documentation cites many Democrats' statements).
I just think it looks silly for people to be crowing about "he didn't say democrat, he said liberal!". He meant and said liberals and liberal Democrats.