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McCain is Odd Man Out on 'Time Horizon'

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Monday July 21, 2008

McCain is Odd Man Out on 'Time Horizon' : When McCain has used his military background to tout his commander-in-chief credentials, Obama has responded by claiming that his initial opposition to the war in Iraq demonstrates his sounder judgment on world affairs. Until this week, Obama’s argument seemed entirely backward-looking – it was, after all, not a policy proposal but rather a boast about his view on a decision that had already been made. Now, though, McCain’s support for the surge seems equally academic going forward, as Washington and Bagdhad have moved toward Obama’s call for a timetable for withdrawal.