US out of Iraq by June?

[Kazimake]

I was listening to Shawn Hannity and he referenced this article:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hcWJu9bbzrJZ7uNHjvMn0BuTGqHQD92MMK382

This seemed a bit unexpected to me, any thoughts?

 

[schwarti]

Note that they're talking about a withdrawal from Iraqi cities in 2009, not a complete withdrawal. That would be later - by the end of 2011. This is far from a done deal, but it'll be interesting to see where it goes.

 

[Kazimake]

Note that they're talking about a withdrawal from Iraqi cities in 2009, not a complete withdrawal. That would be later - by the end of 2011. This is far from a done deal, but it'll be interesting to see where it goes.

I saw that, thought about editing my post to make sure I noticed, but figured It wouldn't be needed. I am pretty curious to see what the final agreement will be and what(if any) effect this may have on the election.

 

[Brett327]

I saw that, thought about editing my post to make sure I noticed, but figured It wouldn't be needed. I am pretty curious to see what the final agreement will be and what(if any) effect this may have on the election.

What effect would you envision this agrement having on the election?

Brett

 

[Kazimake]

What effect would you envision this agrement having on the election?

Brett

I could see it going different ways depending on how people look at it. Some might say, "Well, gee, getting out of Iraq was a huge reason I'd vote for Obama, but now that it might not be an issue...." I could also see some people saying "Wow, look at how out of touch McCain is if he's been so adamant on the war, and now we find out even the current administration wants out..."

This being my first election that I'll actually be taking part in, I am looking at things differently, and kinda re-learning everything. Like I said, I'm really curious to see what effect, if any, it will have (If it even goes through, or even if it doesn't).

 

[Brett327]

I could see it going different ways depending on how people look at it. Some might say, "Well, gee, getting out of Iraq was a huge reason I'd vote for Obama, but now that it might not be an issue...." I could also see some people saying "Wow, look at how out of touch McCain is if he's been so adamant on the war, and now we find out even the current administration wants out..."

This being my first election that I'll actually be taking part in, I am looking at things differently, and kinda re-learning everything. Like I said, I'm really curious to see what effect, if any, it will have (If it even goes through, or even if it doesn't).

My guess it will be a non-factor.

Brett

 

[eddie]

My guess it will be a non-factor.

Brett

The current administration is not senseless. They will have the issue nominally wrapped up by election day. = non-issue I think.

 

[HercDriver]

My guess it will be a non-factor.

Brett

Agree for the most part, as the economy seems to be polling high on voter's concerns, but it will be brought up by Sen Obama as how the administration is finally going along with a "timetable" like he has been suggesting all along; something the Whitehouse once avoided at all costs. Sen. McCain's camp will bring up that the withdrawal is based on conditions, unlike Obama's plan.
We will have to see how the messages are framed to see which will resonate more.

 

[chrly_dont_srf]

Dont count on any withdrawls anytime soon, unfortunately