Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Bob Woodward, Shithead

Well, the little bit of respect Bob Woodward had left over after the abominable appearance on Larry King was washed away tonight. WaPo reports that it's star was not only the leading poo-pooer of the Fitzgerald investigation (and of Fitzgerald), he was hip deep in the whole thing.

In a new round of he said-she said and NEW unnamed government officials, the article generates more heat than light; it's not very illuminating. But apparently BW knew of Valerie Plame's identity before any other journalist; and possibly before Libby's supposed revelation.

In an attack of journalistic fervor, BW apparently didn't inform anyone at the Post of either his knowledge of the facts or, as things developed, of his involvement in the affair. It looks like he didn't say anything until his 'source' talked to Fitzgerald, regardless of the he said/he said argument with his editor (and possibly with Pincus.) This is sure to develop further and get messier, and BW's position isn't likely to look any better before this is over.

dKos and Kevin have good takes on this

and Josh.... and with his teaser, we'll give him the first to hint to print award.....

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