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McCain's risky strategy
His presidential hopes depend on a perception of "victory" in Iraq. If things turn worse by summer with fewer U.S. troops, will he still argue for more of the same?
By Joe Conason [2008-02-15]

  • Actually, the surge was not the primary reason

    for the drop in violence. An additional 30,000 troops is diddlysquat in a country the size of Iraq. It was the new tactics employed by the army to get various tribal chiefs to fight against the various insurgent groups. These groups will regroup after being attacked from the rear and things will pick back up as it were.

    -- Jeffrey P. Harrison
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    Friday, February 15, 2008 08:27 AM
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