European diplomats said Bush's reelection helped the negotiations by limiting Iran's options. Had Democrat John F. Kerry won, Iran might have tried to play for time or probe what policy shifts a new administration was considering, they said.
Doh!
I saw this also, pretty amazing confession
Has anyone started a thread based on Wash Post article?
source "Iran Vows to Freeze Nuclear Programs" by Dafna Linzer 11/15/2004 page A01