As the plot thickens on the developing feud between Keith Olbermann and David Gregory, some have begun to wonder whether this is less about "journalism v. opinion" and more about Gregory's interest in defending Hillary Clinton against the tide of pro-Obama propaganda emanating from MSNBC.

While Olbermann Watch could not find any direct link between Gregory and Hillary Clinton, his wife is another matter entirely. Gregory's wife, a high-powered DC lawyer, is a maxed-out (and early) contributor to the Hillary Clinton campaign.

Beth Wilkinson, currently an executive vice president and the general counsel of Fannie Mae, is a registered Democrat. According to records on file with the Federal Elections Commission, Wilkinson has made numerous contribution to Democrats including "Friends of Hillary" in 2006 for $2,500. Records also show donations to the campaigns of Wesley Clark and John Kerry (twice) in 2004 and Kennedy for Senate 2000 in 1999.

Is Gregory just sticking up for his woman's women? Does Gregory really resent Keith Olbermann's assault on the integrity of NBC News? Or is it all just a power play with Gregory hoping to unseat Olbermann in MSNBC prime time? Stay tuned...