Yes, yes, Kos disclosed his relationship — once, as I understand it. I did say that LGF and Instapundit had the details, which included that point. Of course, Daily Kos readers are typically defensive on such matters. For example, here’s one email:

Hey Fathead,
In case you weren’t aware, Kos was not paid using your tax dollars (unlike A. Williams) and he disclosed his position as soon as he was hired (again, unlike A. Williams). Try again.

Fathead here: I agree that what Kos did isn’t nearly as bad as what Armstrong Williams did and I never intended to imply otherwise. I’ve criticized Williams pretty relentlessly (in the Corner, my syndicated column, on CNN and even The New York Times), so I’m kind of at a loss as to why anyone would think I’m defending Williams by pointing out that Kos took money from Dean. But Kos has been more than eager to question the integrity of the entire conservative media based upon the Williams affair. I think his less than saintly practices are cause for some fun finger-pointing. Forgive me if I relish the fact that this news will come as a surprise to many people, including his own readers and that taking money from a campaign which is trying to buy good coverage is unseemly. Indeed, if I were Kos I would denounce Dean for his undemocratic approach to politics in which he tried to buy-off journalists. But yeah, the “on the take headline” was probably more misleading than what was warranted.

Evil cackle still warranted, as far as I’m concerned.