It’s a standard stunt of Obie’s to show up at the end of a conflict, make a few meaningless contributions, then take credit for solving the problem. It’s worked for him on the domestic front, but it’s not going to work here. This isn’t a situation where he can con the French into fighting the battle, and it isn’t a situation where either side is anywhere close to failing. So he’s really biting off more than he can chew.
Yeah, that ‘leading from behind’ drill doesn’t work so well outside the Beltway or a Chicago bathhouse.
But he must be getting pressured, I suspect by Brennan and Jarrett especially. He’s way too frisky right now.
I suppose they’re looking for a pretext to divert attention from their domestic troubles. Like Clinton.