indeed, Loftus is a Dem.
And yes, he claims that Wilson simply "made a mistake" regarding the information from Niger.
But I will say this, Loftus has said from day one that the Niger story was true, and that the forged documents were part of a disinformation campaign (Loftus blames the French for planting it) to discredit what was otherwise a true story - Iraq tried to buy uranium from Niger.
He gives Wilson a pass regarding purposeful misuse of the false information - I don't buy that of course, but otherwise, he was correct on this Niger story from the very start.
Thanks for reminding me that Loftus was right about the Niger/yellowcake story.
However loony he may be, Loftus is right, just often enough, to make me sit up and listen occasionally. This is one of those occasions.