The Mahablog: On the Other Hand ...

Last week, Robert Kuttner wondered why Bob Novak wasn't facing jail, and whether prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald was conducting an honest investigation.

This week, Kuttner has second thoughts.

Here's what we've learned:

First, Fitzgerald is playing it straight. Novak has apparently testified -- otherwise he'd be in jail with Miller. Fitzgerald has extensively investigated Bush officials. Karl Rove has likely testified, too.

I reasoned that Fitzgerald needn't subpoena other reporters because Novak could tell all. But after doing more reporting, I've learned that the reality is far more complicated.