FR isn't a news outlet, it's a news discussion forum composed of thousands of members. Neither "FR" or it's individual members are legally obligated to confirm the veracity of facts - though morally and intellectually, all members really ought to make a point of double checking facts and most of the FReepers I know DO. Also, to repeat what I said before, discussing what a media personality said on the airwaves does not constitute libel.
The bottom line is the DNC doesn't have a legal case for libel against FR or any of it's members.
I understand what FR is. I’ve been a member here long enough to know that. My original reply was poorly worded...should have been something like “Why would anyone here bother to contact the DNC about this?”