I remember it very differently; the antiwar minority of Dems were pro-Manning during the first two waves of Iraq and Afghan war leaks but most sided with the Obama administration, appalled in part by the lèse-majesté.
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I found–and I have no scientific measurement of this–as much distaste for Manning's leaks (before the State Dept leaks) among "the people" as among MSNBC newsreaders, Beltway professional Dems. "Punishing lawbreakers" no matter the circs is deeply ingrained here.
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