The US doesn't have total control of the world bank. As I recall, the US controls has the single biggest vote, but that is still only about 20% of the votes. Europe together holds 30% and the rest is divided in small bits around the world.

Europe seems to be unhappy about this nomination, and that could make it very hard for the US to get the votes to confirm him. In fact, Europe seems doubly unhappy, unhappy they where not even asked about it until Bush put forth the nomination and unhappy that an Iraq war hawk was put forth.

As for how good Wolfowitz would be at the job, I really have no idea. But I find it hard to imagine he would be very good. Worse, Wolfowitz would probably push to continue the World Bank's very pro "free-trade" policies just as the rest of world is turning away.

Jay