I believe Obama is already working on his re-election by focusing on Osama. Should he have a hard time with the Economy he will need a war to get himself re-elected.
By leaving Iraq, Obama is making sure the body count drops in a war that is unpopular makes the people at home happy but still requires a war in Afghanistan he can make up points with at the Pentagon, Wall Street and the people.
Let's all face the fact that Obama must find the best way to get re-elected NOW. An impossible target to prove alive or dead in Osama should you actually capture him is the ultimate prize in your back pocket.
So looking at it from the Republican perspective I would throw out a sacrificial lamb for 2012 and hope for 2016 when Obama must leave.
By leaving Iraq, Obama is making sure the body count drops in a war that is unpopular makes the people at home happy but still requires a war in Afghanistan he can make up points with at the Pentagon, Wall Street and the people.
Let's all face the fact that Obama must find the best way to get re-elected NOW. An impossible target to prove alive or dead in Osama should you actually capture him is the ultimate prize in your back pocket.
So looking at it from the Republican perspective I would throw out a sacrificial lamb for 2012 and hope for 2016 when Obama must leave.