[HarryCaul]

"Whoever did this wanted to know something about John Kerry,"

Or, just as likely, didn't want you to know something about John Kerry.

But given the nature of political campaign (this is *not* an uncommon incident in politics), it could be either side.

[PhiKapMom]

Give it a rest -- Republicans have no need to go steal files obtained under the Freedom of Information act. To equate both parties in this is absurd!

[elbucko]

Or, just as likely, didn't want you to know something about John Kerry.

I agree. A more likely possibility.