“Kaine obviously failed to do any kind of basic background checking in Omeish.”
The main reason that Kaine “failed” to do any kind of basic background checking is that he already knew all about it from having engaged in building up those organizations from the ground up.
The Saudis probably ordered Hillary to choose Kaine. If her health is as bad as people believe, if she has to step aside, Kaine could jump in the saddle and never break rhythm.
Exactly!