[Dane]

The editorial board met with him and reported what he said (as they understood it.) He hasn't denied it.

Huh I guess we have a "new" understanding of the word hyperbole.

The NYT and the Manchester Union-Leader both use it. They are in the press, why give the hyperbole by the editorial board any credibility.

JMO, but this was a cry of cheap publicity by the Manchester Union-Leader and Rush took the bait.

[TBP]

The Union Leader editors heard what he said. It's paraphrased, but they merely reported it.