I wonder if MSNBC can get its money back on that special “Watergate Jr.” graphic and the ominous theme music they used when throwing their resources (and reputations) at James O’Keefe?

The charges against O’Keefe and three other men have been reduced to a misdemeanor offense of entering federal property under false pretenses.  Yes, the extent of their offense is that two of the men dressed up like the construction worker in the Village People and claimed to be phone repairmen.  Call it “Misdemeanor Mischief.”

O’Keefe and his cohorts now get their day in court to defend against these charges, or to negotiate a plea with federal prosecutors.  So, to paraphrase former Labor Secretary Ray Donovan:  Which office does O’Keefe go to get his reputation back?

Res the rest here.