have they really been waiting until now?

Woodward: Bin Laden capture could be ‘the September or the October surprise.’
(Think Progress)
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I mean, I wouldn't put it past the repugs, but would the Americans really fall for such a transparent ploy? I'm sure that some would and it would be amazing if this administration actually did something right, but it would just show that they could have done it at any time...

I'll guess we'll have to wait and see...