August 29, 2006
The Hotline Daily Troika: The Buzz From IA, NH and SC
Ex-VA Gov. Mark Warner was in IA yesterday, where he shifted his position on Iraq. Warner: "My sense is we've got to make clear that we're getting out of Iraq. We've got to start a redeployment of our troops." Warner did not peg his withdrawal inclination to a specific date. On cue, the Iowa GOP said Warner embraced a policy of "cut and run." Here's what Warner said last year: "I think the Democratic Party ought to get over refighting how we got into the war and, again, continue to press the president on what he hopes to do in terms of how we will finish the job." This April, Warner said he's give the new Iraq government "months, not years" to stabilize the country. Since then, the violence has gotten worse.
IA: Three gubernatorial debates; none in Western Iowa.
SC: Sen. Lindsey Graham did a bit of reserve duty in Afghanistan.
SC: Republicans and SC black leaders met yesterday to discuss the achievement gap in education.
SC: Newt Gingrich visits SC on 8/31.
Posted at 09:43 AM
Comments
I don't see a "position shift" in what you've reported.
Almost 5 months later, after Warner said "months not years," Warner has laid out the consequences for the lack of progress.
marcus | 08.29.06 10:25 AM
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