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Politics

Question Of The Day: Political Repercussions Of The Afghan Decision

Chris Good
November 25, 2009

What kind of political repercussions could President Obama face over his Afghanistan decision? If any key constituencies don't like it, will he lose their support? If he is criticized, will that criticism have an impact?

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