[Just mythoughts]

Could it be that the reason the "CIA" wanted an investigation of this supposed outing by Novak was about building a "wall" so that President Bush could NOT ask questions?

That was a well practiced method of operation used more than once by the Clintons, get themselves an investigation so they could control what got leaked. Also would prevent President Bush from asking any questions about what the .ell was going on.

[Liz]

Hmmmmm......interesting take. Guess we'll never know.