re: Timing
Last minute surprises by the Left = sheer coincidence. Besides, "America has a right to know."
Last minute surprises by the Right = cleverly timed releases of withheld information by the Evil Empire.
Sorry the Republicans haven't eagerly cooperated with their own attempted destruction by offering up information to the slavering media--relevant information or not--that would reflect badly on them. On the other hand, I haven't seen a single liberal get the slightest bit upset about Kerry's steadfast refusal to release his records throughout the entire campaign, either.