I used to work for the AP. They're not doing the investigating. They just know they have to get it on the wire so they can play on it before the other guys. Strictly business. That doesn't mean they're enjoying it.
I think Lockhart came forward with this for damage control--someone may talk or check the phone records. It is beyond belief that the CBS producer doing a hit job on Bush would seek and get assistance from the spokesman of his opponent..I think this is going to blow fast...and Lockhart will again be out of a job as Kerry tries to limit his damage...Not going to work--