From a strictly political point of view, I think this was a tactical error on Kerry's part. It's a bad idea to beat up on Allawi. How can Kerry pretend to know more about what is going on in Iraq than Allawi?
Kerry and his handlers are fools.
Thier strategy now is to complain and object TO ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS IN THE ADMINISTRATION -- no matter how good it is for America and its allies in the war on terror.
Total stupidity and desperation to regain power.
From a strictly political point of view, I think this was a tactical error on Kerry's part. It's a bad idea to beat up on Allawi. How can Kerry pretend to know more about what is going on in Iraq than Allawi?
You bet it was. Breathtakingly stupid.