Best Republican Strategy for Libby....

[HardWorkingDem]

Wouldn't one think that the Rethuglicans would want Libby to get his trial over as quick as possible?

Personally, I don't think Bush will pardon Libby if he is convicted and wonder if Libby and his attorneys will demand a speedy trial. I can't see them wanting to drag this out (I think too many Republican insiders are too worried about the 06 elections).

Myself, I hope that it is dragged out for months and there is a huge fight over Cheney testifying and he tries to claim executive privilege.

[roguevalley]

1. He can't win. Do a deal and someone falls. Go to trial and discovery

and testimony will do them in.

[Gronk Groks]

2. Libby "suiciding" would probably be the preferred way for...

...the reThugs. He is (probably) too high profile a target though...

[snowbear]

3. Begala said word he hears on the hill as he'll eventually plea out..

Begala was on the Situation Room a little while ago with a Rethug Strategist.

Begala said that rumor he hears, is that Scooter will eventually "take a bullet" for the administration with a guarantee from them of being pardoned when Bush exits office.

Wonder if the rumors he's hearing will pan out like that?

[newscott]

4. It makes sense.

He just lays down and says, "Judge throw the book at me." And then Bush pardons him 08. All done.

[cassiepriam]

5. Yep, no trial. Cops a plea, gets a pardon. Big fat bank acct.

Not a bad gig all in all.