Considering that Rove was basically calling Murtha a coward, why is it a surprise that Murtha responded? Better yet, Murtha didn't say anything that wasn't true. Rove is fat. Rove is far removed from the battle in Iraq & is indeed mostly in air conditioning.

I saw the mentioned Meet The Press with Murtha & the Rove clip. He spent a couple of seconds on Rove. I can see why all the Bush cheer leaders are waving their pom poms furiously at Murtha though. He's quite clearly not afraid of them though.

Fair play!