Think about the implications of that accusation.
Cronkite should know better--this is as bad as Rathergate, no it is worse. Rathergate is slander/libel.
Cronkite is accusing President Bush (by implication) and Karl Rove of Treason. He is implying a connection between Rove and our enemy, the man responsible for the death of 3,000 people on 9/11.
All Americans should demand an apology--regardless of party affiliation.
"Well, by golly, I think you're right. I think I do owe the American people, an, er, an...where was I?