Chris, I don't think Republicans are being "dovish" unless the word means "opposed to wars when George Bush is not president."

Much the same as Democrats don't mind war if a Democrat is president.

Where is Code Pink?? Where is MoveOn.org??

Probably accepting their HOTC awards....

CW,

The only question that really and truly matters is, did Obama listen to the generals on the ground or not?

It's clear he did not..

The voters will remember that on election day if Afghanistan goes very bad.

Given current events, that is the likely outcome.

Michale.....

Perhaps there is a growing shift in the Republican party and amongst Republican voters. It's something to think about, at least.

I have to tell you, it was strange indeed to write a sentence with "dovish" and "Republicans" in it...

-CW