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Originally Posted by Cizungu
No, you don't understand how it works. Look at the article above: already, some GOP senators have changed their minds, recanting their initial opposition. The Republicans are under pressure--the Democrats can wait them out. They can hold their position, and it will be the Republicans, who have this war tied around their neck, who will be forced to cede ground. A logical outcome, I'll add, since they're in the minority.
Of course, Republicans could refuse to give up out of sheer ideological stubbornness, in which case they'd be even more disconnected with mainstream America's opinion. But I don't think they'll be able to do it, too many factors are against them.
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Good points. Also, to consider....the Republicans were literally strong armed by none other than "Dark Vader" Cheney to suddenly back the SURGE. Just recently a meeting was called at Damp David of which all major Republicans in the Senate were required to be there. Prior to this meeting Republicans in Congress were starting to splinter in their support for Bush's war in Iraq.
Either way the remanants of the once powerfull GOP are screwed! On the one hand Republicans in the Congress are being Blackmailed by Cheney and on the other hand the Surge, the cost of the Iraq war, and further failure of winning it! will cost Republicans in the Congress to loose even more seats in the 08 elections.