It certainly wasn't because the lame stream media wasn't looking for dirt to sling at Dubya. Evidently the old media doesn't think the acusations leveled would stand up to even a miniscule amount of scrutiny from those who know and care about the Balkens. Else they would not have hesitated to tear down the President's strong support from voters on the issue of foreign policy. I am certain the Administration has come to a different conclusion than the author of this opinion article.
I just want the news without spin. If this is true, then I appreciate multitudes of opinions... even if I don't agree. Interesting.