The Bush administration hates leaks, especially when they involve classified information. They and their allies have made that abundantly and forcefully clear (Plame affair aside). Attorney General Al Gonzales has mounted an investigation into a classified leak to the New York Times; the president and vice president have said the paper’s publishing of classified information has been “very damaging” and “disgraceful.” One GOP lawmaker even charged the paper with treason.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=182640