So what was the purpose of this morning's fiasco. Clearly it was leaked because the # of news outlets that confirmed a version or another was huge all at the same time.
Was it to gauge response? Several senators/reps came out on twatter and tried to get in front of it so they had no idea it was fake.
Distract from something else? Wouldn't be a long distraction because it would be debunked in a couple hours or less.
Make sure ALL eyes were on TV on Thursday for what could be the biggest event of this fiasco yet?
Ferret out a mole/leaker? Someone put conflicting stories out to CNN that he was on his way to be fired.
If nothing else, it was a fun Monday morning.