"The White House-C.I.A. relationship became dysfunctional, and while the blame was certainly not all on one side, Langley was engaged in slow-motion, brazen insubordination, which violated all standards of honorable public service. It was also incredibly stupid, since C.I.A. officials were betting their agency on a Kerry victory."
I would argue that a politicized intelligence agency is worse than useless. It it their job to find and report information as accurately as possible. It is not their job to run the country.
"C.I.A. officials were betting their agency on a Kerry victory."
In the name of mercy, why??