If no law was broken, there would still be the public perception that "she" still should not have been "outed"; as no a legal breach, put a political gaff.
If that is true, then the delays, with the media keeping the public in suspense have been more damaging than just admitting it and saying Rove should have been more circumspect, but in fact no law was broken. O.K. temporary bad news, but it would have been overwith a long time ago. Instead, it has been a constant story; which has been worse.
That is particular true when Rove's comments are taken in context, where he is primarily telling Cooper to be careful, that Wilson does not have the full story; which he didn't.
No law was broken...but from what I have read on FR and seen on the news the SP is now onto a perjury case....someone lied to the grand jury...