[Lecie]

If your aim is to put Kerry on the defensive then have a reporter ask Kerry about it. You accomplish the same thing while leaving the Bush admin. out of it.

[doug from upland]

No one will ask Kerry directly until the question is being asked somewhere else. If asked at a WH briefing, it becomes news and allows the question of the Kerry camp. The administration will have no comment and not be seen as starting this issue. And it's true --- they are not starting this issue. They have not said word one about it.