[rs79bm]

If you listen carefully, I mentioned I also heard this from someone close to Pataki. The fact it is also being written about, somewhat validates it. I just didn't make it up out of the blue.

[hole_n_one]

I just didn't make it up out of the blue.

Up to this point, as far as anyone can tell, "making it up" is exactly what you did.

[Miss Marple]

If I do not listen to unnamed sources in the New York Times, then why should I listen to you?

I have a standard: I do not believe any unnamed sources, as they are either wishful thinking of the press or someone in the background who has an ax to grind. Period.

President Bush said yesterday on national television that if he runs in 2004, he will run with Cheney. Period.

I don't know who you are, but I do know the President has yet to lie to me. Thus, I believe the President.

Speculation about Pataki is divisive, and I will not engage in it.