After reading this thread, and digesting the morning TV news, the thought struck me (perhaps it's not original...):
Have France and Germany been opposing NATO's involvement in the Iraq war as an overt political maneuver against George Bush?
Obviously, Kerry cannot come right out and say "Jacque talked to me the other day and said that France would support NATO involvement if you win." But the repeated statements by Kerry/Edwards for NATO involvement certainly imply that they have some knowledge about the French attitude that might change.
Kerry should be asked directly in the debates: "Why do you think France and Germany will change their attitude on NATO involvement in Iraq?"
Has Kerry been conducting secret negotiations with foreign governments against the interests of the American people?