Garcin: There's no more hope - but it's still "before."
We haven't yet begun to suffer. [72]
Iraq Panel to Urge Pullout Of Combat Troops by '08
Washington Post Staff Writers Friday, December 1, 2006; Page A01
The bipartisan Iraq Study Group plans to recommend withdrawing nearly all U.S. combat units from Iraq by early 2008 while leaving behind troops to train, advise and support the Iraqis, setting the first goal for a major drawdown of U.S. forces, sources familiar with the proposal said yesterday.
The Democratic Party is now prostrate with its prospects for 08'. It stands to gain significantly with the amount of House and Senate seats that are in play. Not to mention the first open seat since 1928 for President. Despite a mandate from the voters, they will play it safe, not wanting to alienate their new found Independent constituency, thus weakening their chances for 08'.
Signs the road is getting bumpy (and its not even January yet):
Medicare Part D
Enacting the 911 Commission Recommendations
-They still have a chance if they are aggressive and revealing with hearings in the House and Senate. But don't expect any promises, implied or otherwise, to be fulfilled by the Democratic Party regarding Iraq.
