At least in the UK, and across the political board there.
Here in the US I've noticed something. No broad coverage and a reticence from many "liberal" media to touch the story.
And someone is feeding the Dem politicians contrary talking points. I've noticed some trying to frame the issue as a "Chalabi" matter - casting doubts on the Al Mada story by stating that paper is controlled by Ahmad Chalabi - and who is supported by "neocons" and therefore must be lying and such. (Drielsma responded by noting in the Scotsman that the owner of Al Mada is actually hostile to Chalabi)
I think its a lame attempt. Nevertheless I think it indicates strong French influence on dem foreign policy talking points. Another example - Kerry's odd sttements about the UN. Not just generic statements he wants them involved in Iraq as many others aver, but specific statements that "reconstruction" should be turned over it. In other words, the French requirement not to wield its veto on UN involvement. I think Kerry is being fed these lines rather than conjuring them up himself. Who's feeding him on his staff?