Iraq Troop Talks Falter - DAM ENTOUS And JULIAN E. BARNES

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Mr. Obama could face a political backlash at home if he doesn't meet his campaign pledge to bring troops home from Iraq. If the U.S. pulls out of Iraq and violence there surges, the president could face tough questions, particularly from Republicans in Congress, about whether the U.S. misjudged Iraq's capabilities.


U.S. military officials hope continued assistance would be a powerful counterbalance to Tehran's attempts to draw Iraq into its sphere. Administration officials have said Iran continues to supply arms to its militia allies in Iraq. Iran denies this.

We haven't misjudged Iraq's capabilities. They have none. We are simply hoping that during the withdrawl, something distracts Iran.