I have been predicting for some time that Bush is going to announce the capture of Osama bin Laden just in time to try to clinch the election for himself. Here goes Sen. Charles Grassley (R.-Iowa) priming the pump.

“I think they’re on his trail now in a way they haven’t been all year. It will happen because we will be able to divert more resources [to hunting down bin Laden].”

In a curious turn of phrase, Grassley said, “Obviously, he’ll be caught between now and the election.” Obviously?? What does he know that you and I don’t?