[rockprof]

They want advance notice so they can leak it to the press.

[Siouxz]

Now, would any of our esteemed representatives or senators do something like that? C'mon < /sarcasm >.

[JohnHuang2]

They want advance notice so they can leak it to the press.

and alert Saddam Hussein.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

That was my thought exactly. It helps them look important for sound bites on TV if they have time to sober up first. And they can also position themselves securely on the fence until they see that we're winning, then they can say they were always in favor of it.

Politicians are the shallowest thinkers on the plant: And Congress houses the least of the politicians. The place is seriously IQ-challenged.

[Clara Lou]

You took my post. All they want is face-time.

[varon]

They want advance notice so they can leak it to the press.

Yes, so they can get the reporters there first and get the cameras set up ;-)

[CyberAnt]

Whoa! you said it nicer than I would have!