The Times: Reports that the Iraqi elections for next year could be delayed due to internal Iraqi politics, this could effect the US timetable for the withdrawal of US troops. If I was President Obama I would use this a perfect excuse not to send troops to Afghanistan, or a smaller amount than requested by General McChrystal, Obama could argue that Iraq is more important in the long term national security interests of the United States, thus the present troops are needed in Iraq. Lets see if the Obama West Wing are quick on their feet, this could be a perfect excuse for keeping troops in Iraq and a smaller military surge for Afghanistan.
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