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From a political point of view, it would be better to catch OBL in October. The Democrats with the complicity of the media are good at hurling hand grenades. When proven wrong, there is not accountability. Example: Bush stole the election. This was and is still the talking point of the media and Democrats. This is despite the fact that Bush won 4 recounts, and "won" in a recount conducted by the NYT.
Example 2: The invasion of Iraq will result in a quagmire. Again, proven wrong in short order. Does anyone recall the media or Democrats being held accountable for such wrongheaded statements?
If OBL is caught in April, by August, the Democrats and the media will be asking why do we need a "war" president when there are so many unemployed, homeless, and corporate malfeasance. So, from a purely political standpoint, October is better than April. Don't get me wrong, I want this terrorist strung up as soon as possible.

There is still Iran, Syria and North Korea to clean up, not to mention "friends" like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

To me, April and May will do just fine although, from a political standpoint, capturing Osama during the DNC converntion in July would be optimal. Those little Rat bastards would be leaping headfirst into the Charles River if Osama was snagged the day Kerry was nominated.

Dittos to everything you said, especially "I want this terrorist strung up as soon as possible."

One thing to consider: The sooner we get OBL, the more likely we can hand over power to the Iraqis this summer relatively smoothly.