And since when have we here at FR put such an unquestioning faith in the polls?
If Iraq would have been going as planned, a perception of overall success pervaded the electorate and we were at the point where we could begin withdrawing troops, Bush's approval would have been at 60%+ and we would have probably picked up seats.
"If Iraq would have been going as planned...."
What does that mean?
Serious question - What was the plan? What is the current plan?
Not looking for an argument here. I just simply don't remember. What delineates victory in the War On Terror, as envisioned by the "Powers that Be"?