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Given the much well-deserved drubbing Republicans are about to take in the opinion polls, it should surprise no one that they will soon attempt to change the subject. Three months ago Iraq seemed an unlikely choice for this "new focus" but no doubt any good image consultant would advise that to "shore up" the image you emphasize your strengths, and "hey, we're good on Iraq, let's beat that drum!"
Color me cynical, but I expect these debates - should they ever materialize - will result in some interesting sound bites - and little else. I predict most comments from both sides will appear a few months down the road in campaign ads, and they will predominantly be ads run by the opposition.
This plan may not work as Republican leadership expects. Given their loss of support from "the base" on so many other issues there's a great opportunity for the Dems to get Iraq "right", and they've got a fairly good voting record already should they adopt a "stay the course and do it right!" approach.
For the record, I'm all for such debate. My advice to both sides: Bring it on.