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Obama May Need the GOP on Afghan War

Republicans line up behind troop increases, while Democrats balk

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2009 6:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – If President Obama decides to send more troops to Afghanistan, based on Gen. Stanley McChrystal's grim review, he may have to rely on Republicans and not Democrats for support, writes the New York Times. The original narrative of the "good war" has faded... Read full story »

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