ED MORRISSEY and Greg Djerejian have much to say about this rather critical analysis of Kerry’s Iraq plans. Key passage from the story: “But when asked for hard evidence that his victory would produce a troops-reducing deal for America, neither Kerry nor his fellow senators cite anything other than their vague perceptions and utmost hopes.”

Jon Henke, meanwhile, has thoughts on how this is playing in Europe. Short version: Not as well as you might think.