And THAT is not even a felony since Joe Wilson's wife was NOT on any covert mission at the time nor was it reported she worked in the CIA as a covert operative. The media really blow the story on this one. Ann can put two and two together. Why can't the Washington press corps? Its laughable watching the press sharks demand Rove be fired for warning one of their own that Joe Wilson was less than a reliable source. I mean they should be angry at Wilson for deceiving them but they are angry at Rove for being on the level. Go figure!
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".) As you point out, the reporters seem to be on a crusade against unnamed sources. There is no way people will not speak off the record to reporters even with this silliness--they leak for their own reasons--but you'd think these reporters would, well, THINK about this story a little, and THEN report on it.
They are accusing Rove of the crime of answering their questions. No amount of obfuscation can change that fact.