[PhiKapMom]

Personally I don't believe the CIA source at all. First of all he leaked information that is highly classified so why would I trust him. Second that is not President Bush's nature to go with something that is not verified! You have to remember his Dad was CIA Director so he learned from his Dad!

This story smelled before Thompson came on this thread and it smells now!

[Miss Marple]

I agree with those who are suspicious. I realize he helped Jim during the Post lawsuit, but that has nothing to do with this issue. At the time that lawsuit was filed, we did not even know who was going to be the Republican nominee in 2000.

It is conceivable to me that someone who helped Jim with the lawsuit might have had a divergent path since then. Given the "Madman of Pennsylvania Avenue" article posted earlier this year, and given the twisted headline which originally led this article, I give Capitol Blue zero credibility on this issue.

[AGreatPer]

"This story smelled before Thompson came on this thread and it smells now!"

It still does. There is no back-up to the story. Period.

As a reporter for many years and an Editor for many years, I would have never submitted this crap without back-up and I would have never said "Run with It" as and Editor.

But, times have changed. They do have to sell ads.