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More U.S. Troops May Help but Not Solve Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain and President George W. Bush all agree on one thing -- more U.S. troops should go to Afghanistan. But would they make much difference? Many experts believe a boost in combat troops would help check worsening insurgent violence. Some are not convinced more troops are the answer and all believe that the problems facing Afghanistan require much more than military solutions. A big increase in the number of Afghan soldiers and police, many more foreign trainers to teach them, plus renewed efforts to tackle corruption and the opium trade are among the prescriptions offered by analysts to stabilize the country. "I think troop numbers are one of several key factors," said Seth Jones, an Afghanistan specialist at the Rand Corporation research group. Obama, who visited Afghanistan over the weekend, has promised to send at least two brigades -- probably around 7,000 troops. The Democratic senator...
ABC News – Jul 23, 2008 07:59 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain and President George W. Bush all agree on one thing -- more U.S. troops should go to Afghanistan. But would they make much difference? Many experts believe a boost in combat troops would help check worsening insurgent violence. Some are not convinced more troops are the answer and all believe that the problems facing Afghanistan require much more than military solutions. A big increase in the number of Afghan soldiers and police, many more foreign trainers to teach them, plus renewed efforts to tackle corruption and the opium trade are among the prescriptions offered by analysts to stabilize the country. "I think troop numbers are one of several key factors," said Seth Jones, an Afghanistan specialist at the Rand Corporation research group. Obama, who visited Afghanistan over the weekend, has promised to send at least two brigades -- probably around 7,000 troops. The Democratic senator...
ABC News – Jul 23, 2008 07:59 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain may be close to picking running mate
Yet another town-hall meeting isn't doing the trick. Neither is dropping in on a former Republican president. So just what can John McCain do to draw attention away from his showy Democratic rival? Pick a running mate, perhaps.
GoErie.com – Jul 23, 2008 07:56 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Pennsylvania: Erie
Yet another town-hall meeting isn't doing the trick. Neither is dropping in on a former Republican president. So just what can John McCain do to draw attention away from his showy Democratic rival? Pick a running mate, perhaps.
GoErie.com – Jul 23, 2008 07:56 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Pennsylvania: Erie
All Obama has to do is play it safe
To win the presidency, Sen. Barack Obama needs only to battle Sen. John McCain to a tie on foreign policy and national security. That means Obama has no need for a great triumph during his trip to the Middle East and Europe. His goal is to look safe, sound and competent, and that's how he's playing things.
Columbus Dispatch – Jul 23, 2008 07:14 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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To win the presidency, Sen. Barack Obama needs only to battle Sen. John McCain to a tie on foreign policy and national security. That means Obama has no need for a great triumph during his trip to the Middle East and Europe. His goal is to look safe, sound and competent, and that's how he's playing things.
Columbus Dispatch – Jul 23, 2008 07:14 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain Vs. "DESTINY"
Brent Bozell III - John McCain has figured out that one way to build enthusiasm among conservatives is to confront his former best friends in the liberal media. As the media glorify Barack Obama the "statesman" on his trip abroad, with the three network anchors lining up for interviews like a gaggle of smitten fan-club presidents, the McCain campaign suddenly acquired a surprising "Annoy The Media" flavor.
Yahoo! – Jul 23, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Brent Bozell III - John McCain has figured out that one way to build enthusiasm among conservatives is to confront his former best friends in the liberal media. As the media glorify Barack Obama the "statesman" on his trip abroad, with the three network anchors lining up for interviews like a gaggle of smitten fan-club presidents, the McCain campaign suddenly acquired a surprising "Annoy The Media" flavor.
Yahoo! – Jul 23, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Will Romney be announced as McCain's v.p. this week?
Speculation is swirling that presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain is about to name his choice for vice president and that choice may well be Mitt Romney.
deseretnews.com – Jul 23, 2008 06:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Utah: Salt Lake City
Speculation is swirling that presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain is about to name his choice for vice president and that choice may well be Mitt Romney.
deseretnews.com – Jul 23, 2008 06:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Obama campaign: McCain flubs on Iraq timeline
Associated Press - July 23, 2008 12:03 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - John McCain says Democrat Barack Obama is wrong about the Iraq war. But Obama's campaign says McCain was wrong about the...
KTUU.com – Jul 23, 2008 06:43 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Alaska: Anchorage
Associated Press - July 23, 2008 12:03 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - John McCain says Democrat Barack Obama is wrong about the Iraq war. But Obama's campaign says McCain was wrong about the...
KTUU.com – Jul 23, 2008 06:43 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain Campaign Mngr in Billings
Republican presumptive presidential candidate John McCain's regional campaign manager was in Billings Monday meeting with volunteers. Ben Golnik says he's in the process of helping to organize a campaign in Montana.
KULR-8 – Jul 23, 2008 05:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Republican presumptive presidential candidate John McCain's regional campaign manager was in Billings Monday meeting with volunteers. Ben Golnik says he's in the process of helping to organize a campaign in Montana.
KULR-8 – Jul 23, 2008 05:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain pushes offshore drilling
Sen. John McCain said Tuesday the nation faces an "energy crisis" with economic and national security implications, requiring more offshore oil drilling to lower gas prices and offset imports from hostile countries.
The Tennessean – Jul 23, 2008 05:48 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sen. John McCain said Tuesday the nation faces an "energy crisis" with economic and national security implications, requiring more offshore oil drilling to lower gas prices and offset imports from hostile countries.
The Tennessean – Jul 23, 2008 05:48 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Obama leads McCain in N.J. by 14 points
Democrat Barack Obama holds a commanding 14-point lead over Republican John McCain in New Jersey, but more than half of likely voters say they are "not comfortable" with views expressed by religious leaders who have been close to Obama.
CourierPostOnline.com – Jul 23, 2008 05:27 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: New Jersey: Camden
Democrat Barack Obama holds a commanding 14-point lead over Republican John McCain in New Jersey, but more than half of likely voters say they are "not comfortable" with views expressed by religious leaders who have been close to Obama.
CourierPostOnline.com – Jul 23, 2008 05:27 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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House Republicans push to get McCain editorial in NY Times
Politico - A House Republican will circulate a letter on Wednesday authorizing a third-party group to take out a full-page advertisement in the New York Times featuring a rejected editorial by their presidential candidate, Arizona Sen. John McCain, according to people familiar with the decision.
Yahoo! – Jul 23, 2008 05:24 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Politico - A House Republican will circulate a letter on Wednesday authorizing a third-party group to take out a full-page advertisement in the New York Times featuring a rejected editorial by their presidential candidate, Arizona Sen. John McCain, according to people familiar with the decision.
Yahoo! – Jul 23, 2008 05:24 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Politics: House of Representatives