From the MSNBC.com:

White House press secretary Scott McClellan said there was no reason for Rove to apologize because he was "simply pointing out the different philosophies when it comes to winning the war on terrorism."

"Of course not," McClellan said when asked by reporters whether Bush would ask Rove to apologize.

"I think what Karl Rove said is accurate and reflects a big difference between the two parties," added Republican Party Chairman Ken Mehlman.

Oh, so the Republican Chair can say and agree to shit like this but when the Democratic chairmen Howard Dean says something that's basically true, then he get hammered. Where's is Mehlman's call to resign or retract? Where are the Republicans that are 'distancing' themselves away form this? And Mr. President, I thought you said you where a "uniter not a divider" yet you defend this?