Attack Politics: The Beat Goes On

Until the grand jury makes its findings public, speculation about Karl Rove, Joseph Wilson and Valerie Plame is the name of the game. Republicans continue the "kill the messenger" (aka Rove as whistleblower / hero) tactic that started this. In Editor & Publisher, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) aptly repeats GOP talking points (also in a (free) Wall Street Journal editorial), placing the blame on Joseph Wilson. Stay tuned to American politics at its worst: character attacks rather than issue discussion. Oh that attack politics would finally meet its match. Join our discussion.

Tags: Plame, Politics, Rove