I wish Joe Klein had been allowed to spit out whatever it was he was trying to say, because he seemed to be contradicting Mitchell's account.
Regardless, her account is disturbing for several reasons. First, I think it is inappropriate for the commanding general in Iraq to meet privately with the Republican caucus to plot a legislative strategy for dealing with the Democrats. And that is what it appears Mitchell was reporting.
Fortunately, Joe Klein has another opportunity to spit it out! On the glorious and wonderful internets! Let's hope he explains just what his point of disagreement with Mitchell was.