[Quilla]

Wow, thank you. If I recall correctly, early on, there were several leaks coming out of the Bush Administration. The policy may have been unwritten, but leaking was taboo and everyone knew it. I think Kristol postulated on Brit Hume's show that Rudy would become director of Homeland Security - like he had inside information. I believe the Rudy story was indeed told to Kristol and outed him as the leaker.

[Miss Marple]

You are correct. I think Kristol was set up. This was AFTER the Jeffords defection, keep in mind.

The Bush people have long memories. It made me quite happy to see Kristol with egg on his face.