If, as the president -- you reported here on CNN the president recommends 20,000 to 40,000 troops, he's going to face a lot of opposition from Democrats, but he's also going to face a lot of opposition within his own party.
Gergen discusses the potential opposition President Bush may face regarding troop recommendations for Iraq.
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I think there ought to be a delegation of Republicans like Mitch McConnell who ought to be talking to the President.
I think it makes it more likely that Joe Biden will win the election. It makes it more likely that the Democrats will take over the Senate.
President of United States has not had a security briefing, or security briefing since October 2nd. I've never heard of any president, under any circumstances, come anywhere close to that, and been so derelict of the duty.
I think that really kneecaps the Biden ministration in a significant way.
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