Scott McClellan: “The economy is moving forward and we're not turning back.”

He and his advisers confused the propaganda campaign with the high level of candor and honesty so fundamentally needed to build and then sustain public support during a time of war.

Yes. No, I was sincere at the time. Now, looking back and reflecting on that, I have a different perspective on it.

If the president is committed to embracing a high level of openness and honesty, then we can move Washington beyond this partisan warfare that has been so destructive.

I asked them point-blank, 'Were you involved in this in any way?' Both assured me in unequivocal terms, no.