tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post2195321027220968113..comments2023-10-16T07:13:12.123-05:00Comments on A plain blog about politics: Elsewhere: GOP candidates and foreign policy and moreJonathan Bernsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-81578254989249092782012-06-03T16:28:23.134-05:002012-06-03T16:28:23.134-05:00I was doing non-incumbents only, so that's why...I was doing non-incumbents only, so that's why I didn't look at Brown.Jonathan Bernsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-76534122143275544382012-06-03T14:59:23.114-05:002012-06-03T14:59:23.114-05:00You seem to have missed Scott Brown:
"Regar...You seem to have missed Scott Brown: <br /><br />"Regarding Afghanistan, I supported President Obama’s troop surge and his plan to bring down those troop levels, but we must constantly monitor the situation and be careful not to sacrifice the security gains we have made. Preventing Afghanistan from becoming a safe-haven for terrorist groups seeking to attack our country is critical to America’s national security. We need to continually re-evaluate our progress there based on reports from commanders and conditions on the ground. Last summer, I completed my annual National Guard training requirements in Afghanistan, which gave me an additional perspective about the conditions on the ground. I am continually impressed by the dedication of the men and women of our military serving on the frontlines to keep our country safe. They deserve the highest levels of gratitude and respect of all Americans."<br /><br />I have a feeling most Republican candidates don't want to admit that they agree with Obama, so they just avoid the issue. 'Stay the course' isn't exactly a popular position either...Couveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926561539205771774noreply@blogger.com