Never Mind.

Byron York wonders "Why Isn't Anyone Paying Attention to This?" The NYTimes, not exactly in the bag for Giuliani, now admits that the non-scandal is a non-scandal.

The headlines have dogged Rudolph W. Giuliani's presidential campaign for weeks. "Security costs for trysts draw attention," said one. The articles questioned whether, as mayor, Mr. Giuliani tried to hide his visits to Judith Nathan in the Hamptons by burying the associated security costs in the budgets of obscure mayoral agencies like the Loft Board.

The answer is not likely, according to a review of the city records originally cited as the basis for the assertion.

Personally, I think the Romney and Huckabee campaigns would be well served by admitting this. They would look very sporting emblazoning their web sites with: "GIULIANI USED LEGITIMATE FINANCING FOR NYPD ESCORTS ON INDECENT, EXTRA-MARITAL, LOVE TRYSTS!!!!"

Hat-tip: Insty

2008 Race Posted by jk at December 21, 2007 11:05 AM