30
Jan
Libby Trial 1.30–Post 4
Liveblogging as of 3:20PM EST: Fitzgerald appears to be trying to undercut defense grounds that Libby was misled or confused about what was being investigated.

Liveblogging as of 3:20PM EST: Fitzgerald appears to be trying to undercut defense grounds that Libby was misled or confused about what was being investigated.
Liveblogging as of 12:33PM EST: One thing is clear: Addington is a master of the bureaucratic process, and this is probably one of the keys to his success in attaining and exercising great power. Another may be his disregard for dealing with members of the press in almost any way
Liveblogging as of 11:43 PM EST: …It is another handwritten note from Scooter Libby. “Uranium story is becoming question of presidents trustworthiness & leads all news… Turning to Process: Rove: now they have accepted Joe Wilson as credible expert. We’re 1 day late with getting CIA right response.”
Liveblogging as of 10:35 AM: Prosecution witness David S. Addington, whom the New York Times calls “perhaps the most secretive and publicity-averse employee in the White House,” continues his testimony this morning. Addington was counsel to Vide President Cheney at the time Valerie Plame’s secret identity was disclosed. He subsequently replaced Scooter Libby as chief of staff.