[Shermy]

"This is hilarious -- you couldn't write a better ending to the story then to have the press be the leakers."

I'll give it a shot: The so-called "leakers" told Novak, etc. that Wilson's wife, by maiden name or not, was connected to the story not to harm Wilson's ego, but to make the story they told seem more important. The leakers were anti-Bush types. Then the reporters told the "White House" officials about it, eg., Libby.

The reporters who did not hear the wife story from the leakers heard it from other reporters like Miller and Cooper.

There's still a George Tenet revenge plot possibility, but I'm sticking with a comedic end.

[PhiKapMom]

I love your scenario -- I think you probably hit it right on the mark too. I have been chuckling ever since I heard this on our local radio when I was headed to a fundraiser tonight.

[arasina]

The so-called "leakers" told Novak, etc. that Wilson's wife, by maiden name or not, was connected to the story not to harm Wilson's ego, but to make the story they told seem more important.

I like your take on it.