Candidates Against The Afghan Plan

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Nov 30 2009, 3:38 pm by Chris Good

President Obama hasn't even made the announcement yet, and some 2010 candidates are lining up to oppose his expected decision to send over 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan: Hotline OnCall's Reid Wilson reports that Ohio Secretary of State/Senate candidate Jennifer Brunner (D), Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA), and Massachusetts AG Martha Coakley, who leads in the race for Sen. Ted Kennedy's seat, all oppose the putative increase. Specter's primary opponent, former Admiral and Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA), wants a "comprehensive exit strategy" to accompany the buildup.

Add to that list Rep. Jason Chaffetz, a freshman Republican from Utah's third district, who, despite his party's support for the campaign, is calling on Obama to withdraw. Expect a few more reactions, particularly from liberal Democratic primary candidates, after President Obama actually spells out what the next course of action is.

Comments (2)

Angellight November 30, 2009 4:09 PM

Anyone who is listening to their Heart, knows we do not belong in that country. May be once, a long time ago, but Ben Ladin has been left the building and it is an illusion to think we should still circle "the yellow brick road." There comes a time for -- no place like home, no place like home!

wrinklecream December 1, 2009 2:33 AM

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