[dano1]

The fact that there is an investigation at all suggests that a preliminary review of the matter disclosed irregularities. For example, presumably it would be very simple matter for the responsible Navy officials to determine if Lehman's signature is bona fide and was properly obtained. I think this has already happened and something was not kosher.

IMHO the investigation itself is something of a formality. Brinkley can read the writing on the wall and he is distancing himself from Kerry.

[afnamvet]

The fact that there is an investigation at all suggests that a preliminary review of the matter disclosed irregularities. For example, presumably it would be very simple matter for the responsible Navy officials to determine if Lehman's signature is bona fide and was properly obtained. I think this has already happened and something was not kosher.

Yes, I believe this also. I further believe that the Navy was also looking for an outside group or individual to ask for a formal investigation.