Could John Howard be returning the favor to Bush or could there...

Could John Howard be returning the favor to Bush or could there be more to this individual attack on a US senator. Perhaps its Obama's Moslem background and growing up in Indonesian that worries John Howard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-kPCCog0BY

It does seems strange he would he be connecting him to Al Qaeda especially when their presence in Iraq is limited and claiming they will be praying for him to win? Trying to finish him off before he gets started? George Bush must be sending Howard a thank you note.

Bush warns Latham on Iraq pullout
Mr Bush's comments are the strongest yet to emerge from the White House against Labor's position and are a highly unusual intervention in Australian domestic politics. The remarks will provide a stark contrast in the coming election between Labor and the Coalition's policy on Iraq and relations with the US.

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/04/1086203575760.html