Rove gave a speech today at the American Enterprise Institute and then deigned to answer a few questions from the audience. After David Corn of the Nation asked his, Rove probably wishes he’d passed on this impromptu Q & A session (from Think Progress):
CORN: David Corn from “The Nation Magazine” on a different subject. Scott McClellan told the White House press corps, many who are here today, that he had spoken to you and you were not involved in the CIA leak. Can you explain why the American public, almost two and a half years later, hasn’t been given an explanation and don’t you think it deserves one for that misinformation because it does seem you were to some degree, though maybe disputed, involved in that leak?
ROVE: My attorney Mr. Luskin made a statement on April 26th. I refer to you that statement. I have nothing more to add to it. Nice try, though.
At least he didn’t say he wasn’t going to answer any questions that involved an ongoing investigation. What his no comment does reveal, however, is that he is still concerned about a forthcoming indictment. If he knew he was completely off the hook he’d have said something more, even though I doubt it would have been very illuminating. Whenever someone refers you to their attorney’s statement in answer to a reporter’s question, you know they are standing in the deep doodoo.
Link to the video HERE.
