As Democrats See Security Gains in Iraq...

[JayB]

"As Democrats See Security Gains in Iraq, Tone Shifts"

 

"This is a delicate matter. By saying the effects of the troop escalation have not led to a healthier political environment, the candidates are tacitly acknowledging that the additional troops have, in fact, made a difference on the ground — a viewpoint many Democratic voters might not embrace."

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/25/us/politics/25dems.html?em&ex=1196053200&en=7a51d9bcd58b99dc&ei=5087%0A

 

It'll be interesting to see how this plays out in the primaries.

[mattp]

I'm wondering how THIS story will play out in the elections:

 

BAGHDAD -- Iraq's government, seeking protection against foreign threats and internal coups, will offer the U.S. a long-term troop presence in Iraq in return for U.S. security guarantees as part of a strategic partnership, two Iraqi officials said Monday...

[JayB]

Elections or primaries? Slightly different beasts.