[vetsvette]

"Some people here choose to give President Bush the non-benefit of the doubt, and that blows."

He brings it on himself at every opportunity. In this case, he could avoid all this just by telling the whole truth about his housekeeper, but instead he leaves it open in such a way as to encourage cynicism.

[KJC1]

He brings it on himself at every opportunity. In this case, he could avoid all this just by telling the whole truth about his housekeeper, but instead he leaves it open in such a way as to encourage cynicism.

I agree with you that many issues could be cleared up quickly but for some reason are not until Dem talking points have taken hold. Having said that, why are some here on FR assuming the worst? It also sounds like this just came up, and "unnamed" staffers were asked, whatever that means.

[Chena]

He brings it on himself at every opportunity. In this case, he could avoid all this just by telling the whole truth about his housekeeper, but instead he leaves it open in such a way as to encourage cynicism.

Only a cynic would think that. Perhaps he doesn't want this woman to be dragged through the mud....which far too many people are all too happy to do.