The UK's Independent is now reporting that American and Iraqi officials have reached a deal for the Americans to withdrawal by 2011. And whose plan does it mirror?
Let's see, Obama wanted more protections for taxpayers in the initial short-term bailout plan. Check.
He wanted to establish a responsible timetable for withdrawal from Iraq, and now it seems such a plan is on the table. Check.
For those keeping tally of Presidential Points, the score is:
Obama - 2.5
McCain - 0
Even though George W. Bush talked Maliki into extending the withdrawal plan to 2011 to benefit John McCain (no playing politics with our troops, right, Mr. President?), Obama still scores here.
The extra half-point comes from the fact that the one of Obama's points was scored in what is perceived to be McCain's issue of choice: foreign policy. Gosh, tough luck, Johnny. Maybe Joe the Plumber will cheer you up.
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