Can Bush Tie The Hands Of Our Next President?

Can Bush Tie The Hands Of Our Next President? — by Catherine Morgan (cross-posted at Care2 Election Blog and The Political Voices of Women)

There was a point during the debate last night that totally shocked me. I knew Bush was was up to no good over in the middle east. But I wasn’t aware of his intent to tie the hands of the next president, by making long term commitments to the Iraqi government.

The Moderate Voice — As Democratic candidates make promises to voters about troop withdrawal, George W. Bush is in the Middle East trying to tie the hands of his successor in office.

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MSNBC Democratic Presidential Debate in Nevada

My take on the Democratic Presidential Debate in Nevada — by Catherine Morgan (cross-posted at The Care2 Election Blog and at The Political Voices of Women)

I have to say…I don’t normally enjoy watching these debates. However, tonight’s debate has pleasantly surprised me. I’m still not happy that MSNBC excluded Dennis Kucinich from this debate, but I did like the format and the content. There was no singing, no podiums, and no pandering. I enjoyed the forum style of this debate, and the depth to which the candidates answered questions. I was especially pleased that even though the candidates were given the opportunity to perpetuate the race issue, they all graciously stepped away from this divisive topic.

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