I agree.
I haven't trusted Isikoff for years--his function seems to be damage control, often with misdirection. When Clinton was dismantling our security and committing his treason, what did Isikoff focus on? He provided the direction for "it's all about sex".
The reports of the meetings were true IMO.
It's possible they are backpeddling now to maintain the confusion about if and when Iraq will be hit.
Bingo. He's a tame stooge.