Like Gollum grabbing for the Ring even as he is consumed by lava

The Rovian White House attempts to smear Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D-KS) for her criticism of Bush's gutting of the National Guard in her state even as the Neocon agenda and the Bush administration goes up in flames.





Think Progress:

Now the Bush administration is exacting revenge:

Bush administration officials, stung by complaints from Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius that National Guard heavy equipment needed by tornado-stricken Greensburg, Kan., is in Iraq, are putting out word that she was two days late at the disaster scene because she was attending a jazz festival in New Orleans.

But according to a report in today’s Wichita Eagle, the Bush rumor is completely false:

Yes, Sebelius was in New Orleans with her family when the tornado hit that Friday evening. But she was notified that night about the tornado, and she and her staff in Kansas immediately began trying to assess the damage. When the scope of the disaster became clear, they began making arrangements for her return.

Sebelius didn’t attend any of the jazz festival and left her family in New Orleans, flying back Saturday afternoon using a plane arranged by Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco.

Karl, just remember where the ring and Gollum ended up. If there is any justice....