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By Mark Kilmer Posted in Elections — Comments (4) / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

Here is Sidney Blumenthal, carried by a Cuban web site, proclaiming that Dick Armitage is "orchestrating much of the action" in opposition to John Bolton. This is from the AP Thursday:

Bolton also was endorsed by former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, who told a reporter, "John Bolton is eminently qualified. He's one of the smartest guys in Washington."

Armitage is close to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who did not sign a letter sent last month to Lugar by all other former living Republican secretaries of state backing Bolton.

Asked if Bolton was a good choice, Armitage replied carefully, "It was the president's choice and I support my president."

Also Thursday, Bolton's office made available a letter to Bolton from former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher:

To combine, as you do, clarity of thought, courtesy of expression and an unshakable commitment to justice is rare in any walk of life. But it is particularly so in international affairs," Thatcher wrote in her letter dated Wednesday.

"A capacity for straight talking rather than peddling half-truths is a strength and not a disadvantage in diplomacy. Particularly in the case of a great power like America, it is essential that people know where you stand and assume that you mean what you say."

Biden is demanding more docs (see the first linked AP piece). The writing, it seems, is on the wall; we'll see what this last week drags out, who's next to claim that John Bolton chased them across the frozen tundra, bullying them.

And be sure to check out ConfirmBolton.com for the life of the nomination.