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Very Straightforward

Not like this subject needs yet another post in the world of blogs, but earlier today I posted about the alleged conversation between Bush and the Saudi ambassador in which the ambassador promised to lower oil prices in time for the November election to help Bush get re-elected. So, you'd think that BushCo, with their reputation of steadfast leadership would jump all over this rumor and squash it resolutely, with clear language that everyone can understand -- after all, that's what this White House is known for, right?

Well, take a look at the White House press corp's discussion with the press secretary today on this subject as posted at TPM. Now, to be fair, it's always difficult to take a live Q&A and write up a literal transcript and have it sound good. And to be more fair, this is not totally atypical press secretary banter, for any administration. But, you can't help but feel like we're not exactly getting a straight answer out of the White House on this, can you? Though, perhaps it really is language we can all understand. Understand all too well.