I’ve been watching the various calls for Rove to resign and keep thinking that this is not what Democrats want. Of course, it would be great if he resigns, but calling for that resignation isn’t the only thing Democrats need to have happen. They should be getting up in front of the media in every statement reminding the American people that this is part of a pattern of behavior. If the Clinton White House was characterized (or “typed”) as a dishonest White House, this White House is characterized by cronyism. No one faces any negative consequences for any failure, rule breaking, or anything except, perhaps, not being a “Yes” man (e.g. see O’Neill or Christine Todd Whitman). That’s the central theme of this case and it’s the way to begin to undo the damage this White House has done to our country.

Repeat after me: It’s not about Rove. It’s about the disease of cronyism that infects this White House and prevents it from doing what’s best for America. No one gets fired for any mistakes. Heck, the President can’t acknowledge any mistakes except not hiring enough Yes men. Serious people on both sides of the aisle have raised questions about the these leaks now and in the past. Too bad the Administration feels like it doesn’t need to answer questions from the American people about this.

That’s how you build a talking point and repetition is how you get it to stick. Don’t you guys watch the Daily Show???