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1. After Cooper's testimony yesterday, Rove's lawyer stated at a press conference that Cooper gave "truthful" testimony today. Why would he say that if something good didn't come out of it.

2. Also right after that testimony, Bush made a point to publicly show his support for Rove in front of the press this morning.

3. Clinton said to wait until the investigation is over before throwing rocks.

4. DIMS made fools of themselves today with that Wilson Press conference and that idiotic amendment to the HLS bill.

Therefore I think the Times is trying to avoid anymore political damage to their party by coming out with something now before it totally gets out of hand for them. Which is another reason why they have been rather tame in criticizing

Especially if Miller is the source, which the NYT would be in a position to know. But, to add to your speculation, why would Rove and Libby sign a release from confidentiality a few years ago if they had something to hide? Rove could have demanded of the press that his name remain confidential, and they would be forced to oblige based on their cherished journalistic principles.

On your point 1, was it Rove's lawyer or Cooper's you heard interviewed. I saw Cooper's lawyer interviewed today. If it was Rove's lawyer that could be good news.