Also, if Novak thought her name came to him off-handedly, why did he use it? It added nothing to the story, and he was asked not to include it. So if he was not acting as a surrogate for those we mutulally disaprove of, why would he release a name that was neither germaine to the story and potentially troublesome? Excellent article, and thanx for letting us know about Karl Rove, Novak and the first Bush.