war in iraq

Palin Speaks At The RGA Conference

Donklephant  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 12:49pm

One of the first things she does is commend Bush on his decision to go to war in Iraq. Not the smartest move right out of the gate.

She’s talking a good game about being the party of ideas, but does she really think that 2012 is realistic for her?

Because what ideas will the GOP come up with between now and then? It seems like the Dems have filled the vacuum with green tech and universal health care.

What do you think?



 

Can Obama Make Good On Promises About Wars?

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 11/07/2008 - 5:50am

The president-elect made bold promises on the campaign trail: to end the war in Iraq and refocus the war in Afghanistan.

Whomever he taps as Defense secretary will have to make military and diplomatic decisions abroad that might not match expectations at home.

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Iraq Seeking Doctors To Rebuild Health System

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 10/31/2008 - 6:00am

The war in Iraq has driven out much of the country's intellectual capital, including engineers, administrators and doctors.

The health care system has been hit particularly hard, and the Health Ministry is offering high pay and protection to help bring doctors back to local Iraqi hospitals.

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US general: al-Qaida may be easing effort in Iraq (AP)

Ytop stories  Sat, 07/19/2008 - 8:22am

AP - Senior leaders of al-Qaida may be diverting fighters from the war in Iraq to the Afghan frontier area, the top American commander in Iraq told The Associated Press on Saturday.



 

Rasmussen: Obama Up By 1, 2

Donklephant  Mon, 07/14/2008 - 4:29pm

With leaners
Obama - 47%
McCain - 46%

Without leaners
Obama - 44%
McCain - 42%

Sunday’s momentary tie has been broken, but for how long?



 

Rasmussen: McCain Up By 9 In Arizona

Donklephant  Sun, 06/29/2008 - 3:18pm

McCain - 49%
Obama - 40%

This after he was leading by 20% in April.

Once again, McCain wins men handily, but Obama is doing better than expected among women…

McCain leads by twenty-seven points among men but trails by six among women.

The Arizona Senator is supported by 81% of Republicans and enjoys a twelve point lead among unaffiliated voters.



 

Republican Sit-Out Stalls War Funding in House

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 05/16/2008 - 11:59am

The president's funding request to pay for the war in Iraq has been defeated in the House. Many Republicans sat out the vote on the $163 billion measure in protest over spending added to the measure by Democrats.

The Senate is expected to revive the funding measure next week.

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