Bush, Cheney behind Plame leak spin


	Bush, Cheney behind Plame leak spin

BobbyDelray

11-20-2007 9:19 PM

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bush, cheney, cia leak, plame, rove, scooter, libby, scott mcclellan

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The plot thickens.

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