New York Times article today

[karynnj]

13. Great!! Wonderful insight

The Obama white house really has had its share of leakers who really do not have the President's reputation at heart. This and other leaks almost suggest that they might need to get rid of a few of the worst of these people. (The sooner the better as Obama's power to control people will diminish as his second tern continues.

Given the position, it is useful to remember that the NYT helped the neo cons. Sultzberger protected and defended Judith Miller. In addition, while the NYT is socially and economically liberal, the owners - the Sultzbergers are liberal Republicans, who are likely closer to Romney on Israel than to Senator Kerry. (I don't know if this was the root of their 2004 and after weirdness with Kerry. )