Reply #12: It might be safe

[H2O Man]

to assume that at this point, the "hold up" is that Fitzgerald wants a deal to include at least one minor charge against Rove. Luskin is banking on convincing Fitzgerald that it would be difficult to convict Rove, because he had simply forgotten the conversation, and then was open and honest once he had his memory jogged by Ms. Novak's "friendly reminder."

I believe that Fitzgerald could convict Rove on several charges. There's more than enough there to convict him on similar charges as those filed against Libby.

I also think that, while it would be wonderful -- not to mention just -- to convict Rove on every violation, that Fitzgerald knows the most serious parts of the crime & cover-up involve two men: Libby and Cheney.

It will be fascinating to find out how Mr. Fitzgerald plays his cards in the next two weeks. It is even possible that the public will find out, if he comes to a decision.

Two things that I would suggest people keep in mind are, first (as noted on Hardball), Ms. Novak's role in this is far more significant than the corporate media is noting. She is part of the cover-up. Warning Luskin was interfering with an investigation. Second, the Woodward business is in large part significant because of the VP's office's effort to hide that it was Hadley who told Bob.