WH trying to find out WHEN Fitzgerald will finish investigation of Rove &c

[skip fox]

and hand-down indictments or issue a report. He has the grand jury until the end of October, but he could finish at any time between now and then.

The WH is obviously trying to find out when Fitzgerald will wind up his investigation. Surely Rove & Co. are speaking to everyone they can, even those actually involved in the investigation, even marginally (i.e., clerks, janitors, caterers, secretaries--everyone in a large organization knows that one needs to project and request use of space and services).

Trying to maneuver in the political environment following the report and/or indictments, every bit of intelligence which would help in terms of timing and news cycles would be of profound interest.

Thus, we might watch the WH for signs of bracing or attempting to create a diversion (a Renquist retirement?, military stare-down with Iran?). And it might be useful for us to keep the story "primed" until then in order to deflect the administration's attempts to downplay or obscure the conclusions of the prosecutor.

This story of the WH bracing itself might be an indication of it knowledge of something other than Democratic charges.

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/050804/4whwatch.htm

Regardless, it will be important to us to know as well.

[clydefrand]

1. What a great idea! I hope they're hammered in the ground.

"A daily service of the DNC, 'Mr. Bush, Tear Down That Stone Wall!' will highlight a specific fact that has been revealed and what Americans deserve to know about the White House's involvement in the improper and possibly illegal disclosure of an undercover CIA agent's identity for political gain."

[Vickers]

2. '"This is bigger than Rove," said the official.'

That is the best line in that article. :)

[TXnWHoHatesBush]

3. What they may be waiting for...

Osama to make a grand entrance :hangover: So they can be seen as too busy:wtf: :scared: YET in reality they will be busy hiding their own skanky butts!

[Cary]

4. Welcome to DU!

:)

[skip fox]

5. AND . . . that's a good idea. Something big and flashy.

But welcome as well . . .

:toast:

[IdaBriggs]

6. Welcome to DU!

:)