Russert, Miller and Cooper had best be certain that they did not ever say anything contradictory at any Washington party where Bush and Cheney people over heard them. Or have anyone who knows the truth about Russert.
Media people run their mouths way too much at parties. They never think that they can be challenged. I doubt that Libby beleived that Russert would lie for him. But to think libby is lying you have to beleive that libby believed that Russert would lie for him. That is a stretch.
I think there is a good chance that Russert was covering his own rump when he contradicted Libby. Libby said Russert was his source. Russert says he was not. I can't imagine Libby telling that kind of lie. If Libby knows Russert is lying then Russert could be in for a long hard ride come deposition and trial time.
I for one don't think Libby is lying. I think Russert is. The question is can Libby prove it. That depends on how much Cheney is willing to do to save Libby. I would bet a lot.
Did anyone but me notice how much Fitzgeralds voice shook at his press conference. He did not sound like a man who is sure of himself. He sounded like a man who just bet his rump on a weak bet.
This is going to get interesting as the trail apporoaches.
Truth is, because of the focus and all, Libby could with an impressive defense fund honestly take this back at the folks who started this whole thing.