119^th in blog series on the administration push to war. As the election year proceeds, the tragedies of war continue, including the death of football star Pat Tillman, who gave up his pro contract to volunteer in Afghanistan. The death occurs under suspicious circumstances, and the administration instantly fabricates a John Wayne-style narrative.
April, 2004:

Apr. 18, 2004 – Bob Woodward is interviewed on CBS’ 60 Minutes about his new book on the Bush administration and the Iraq war, Plan of Attack:
 

“WALLACE: (Voiceover) Woodward reports that just five days after September 11th President Bush ...   more »