WA POST: Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D) Skeptical of Bi-Partisan 'Counterpunch' to War Policy

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Rep. Tauscher Skeptical of Bi-Partisan 'Counterpunch' to War Policy
Chris Cillizza - September 6, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/06/AR2007090600634.html

California Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D) described a lingering disconnect between average Iraqis and their political leaders following a recent trip to the country, and said the nation remains "on its knees" more than four years after the U.S. invaded.

Tauscher's pointed criticism came on the eve of the release of the a report -- compiled by retired high-ranking military officers -- that suggests the Iraqi army will not be able to police the country on its own for another year or more.

Despite her belief that President Bush's troop surge is not working, Tauscher acknowledged that Democrats do not yet have a piece of legislation that would garner bipartisan support and serve as a "counterpunch the Administration really needs."

Looking ahead to 2008, Tauscher insisted her brand of centrist politics is not flagging, noting that Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) "is very close to us and she is a moderate." Tauscher formally endorsed Clinton's presidential campaign on July 18.

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