[aristeides]

Why do you think Woodward's book didn't appear a month ago, so that the media could trumpet it during the last couple of weeks before the election?

[Miss Marple]

My theory is that this has nothing to do with mid-term elections (which the democrats thought they would win anyway) and everything to do with the election in 2004.

Step one: Get rid of Rove.
Step two: Cause a fight with Colin Powell, so that he leaves the administration and the Rats can cry "racism."
Step three: Hint that Bush knew.

Voila: Hillary steps in to save the day!

However, if I can see this plan, out here in the Midwest, I am certain that the President and Karl Rove are well aware of it. They are always about 3 steps ahead of the Rats anyway. I will enjoy watching yet another futile attempt to attack the President.