[dennisw]

I realize you have a source for this text, but it is arguably libelous.

I doubt this because the site is vetted by Howie Carr. Big Boston talk show host. The truth is never libelous

[jammer]

In general, you are correct, especially in the case of a public figure. But there is a (horrible, IMO) doctrine called "overpublication of the truth." I don't know if that applies in all states, but in some, that is a tort and considered libelous.

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and never would be an attorney, and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[Blueflag]

I understand. This just reminds me of the C&D thread from a couple weeks ago — re: Jim R and the DNC. Funny.

After all, libel means to defame or harm one’s reputation in print.

One has to have a reputation that’s ‘good’ in order to suffer harm or defamation. As a public figure of questionable repute and history, loud defenders notwithstanding, Kennedy would have a tough time making a libel case, but an easy time grandstanding for one.

Thx.