And you know this because Mark and Newsmax said so? Do they have quotes from Russert or pictures? Didnt think so. Personally I dont think Mark or Newsmax (2nd hand news) have any idea what's in Russerts head and when.
the thread is up, I pinged you on it. There is almost zero chance that Russert didn't know, based on how Mitchell characterized it. read it.
and before you post again "how do you know". that was Fitzgerald's job to investigate that. had he done so, he would have been able to establish that all these reporters claims of total ignorance are impossible to believe. Now I agree, that alone does not mean Libby is off the hook, but the reporters do not hold the high ground here either.