Rep. John Conyers, one of the bravest men in Congress, has some good questions in the wake of the Scooter indictment:
On page 4 of the indictment, who is the unnamed "Undersecretary of State" who was asked by Libby about Wilson's trip and then responded that Wilson's wife worked at the CIA? On page 7, Libby is said to advise "the then White House Press Secretary" that "Wilson's wife worked at the CIA." What did the Press Secretary do with that information? Who is "Official A" on page 8, who discussed Wilson's wife's occupation with Robert Novak?
Most importantly, the indictment reveals -- as was previously reported -- that Vice President Cheney first told Libby that "Wilson's wife worked at the Central Intelligence Agency in the Counterproliferation Division." (p.8) What other instructions, if any, did the Vice President give Libby at that time?
Conyers isn't just making rhetorical queries. He's going to get answers:
I believe it is imperative that Congress pursue these questions and determine how these charges fit into the entire web of deception, manipulation and obfuscation laid bare by the Downing Street Minutes and Treasongate. As a result, I have directed my staff to conduct a comprehensive investigation and review of the facts concerning not only alleged efforts to misuse the White House to out a CIA operative, but misinformation concerning the run up to the Iraq War, and all legal violations and breaches of trust by the Administration concerning the War.
Meanwhile, Orrin Hatch and Harry Reid are talking about the seriousness of the charges.
"The" Dick Cheney is not known for his warmth and specialness as a person. It's a good bet that his "allies" in the Senate are feeling a change in the weather in D.C., and they won't exactly be circling the wagons to protect a guy who will so easily throw his best friend/chief of staff on the mercy of the court.