Will Bob Gates Enjoy a Quick Confirmation?
In one day of hearings, Secretary of Defense designate Robert Gates received unanimous approval of the US Senate Armed Services Committee and many believe he should have comparable ease in the full Senate. This seems surprising to many, but it actually makes sense for a few reasons.
First, this is an opportunity for the Democrats to look reasonable. After months of taking a scorched earth approach with the President, this gives them an opportunity to look ready to govern.
Second, this is still a Republican controlled Senate, that is helping this process move along nicely.
Third, Gates is saying all the right things. he is criticizing the status of the war (without attacking the President) and is making it very clear that he is open to suggestions.
Finally, it is a great way for the Democrats to transfer blame if it doesn't work out. Remember, it happened under a Republican Senate.
This could prove a very smooth confirmation.
posted by Kevin Price at 8:54 AM
1 Comments:
Strategy. I am curious. As Gates critizes the success of the war, does this mean that he may not escalate and really bring the hammer down on the terrorists? What will this do the those against us fighting a real war to end the terrorist aggression. President Bush has already signaled that he will not take all of the Iraq War Report recommendations. I for one am not happy with the media onslaught that has prolonged this war and emboldened the terrorists. I want to hear about our victory stories, those the media have kept at bay. We know about Gitmo and Abu Ghraib. I love the stories my nephew tells me when came back from Iraq. How the insurgents tested our resolve and got blasted at their base. Americans love to win and we want to know that our guys are taking care of business. When we start hearing that, the war will be won and put our enemies on notice. Then we can ensure peace in our land.
Andy Valadez
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