Fer cryin' out loud
White House officials may argue that Mr. Rove's conversation with Mr. Novak did not amount to leaking the name of the agent. But to critics of Mr. Bush - including the Democrats who have called for Mr. Rove's resignation - that is splitting hairs, and Mr. Rove in effect confirmed her identity, even if he did not name her.
And I waited for this desperation from the NYTimes?
Novak said his source (Rove) said "Oh, you know about it" and Rove said he said "I heard that too."
Put him in prison for that discrepancy.
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