The Political Chase

Petraeus to lead CENTCOM

Via AP:

Gen. David Petraeus, the four-star general who has been leading troops in Iraq, has been tapped to become the next commander of U.S. Central Command, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday.
If confirmed by the Senate, he would replace Navy Adm. William Fallon, who stepped down in March.
Taking Petraeus’ position [...]

McCain Clueless on Commander in Chief Role

More proof George Bush John McSame doesn’t have a clue the President is Commander in Chief and not Gen. David Petraeus.

McCain reveals confusion over Petraeus role - Army Times

Speaking Monday at the annual meeting of the Associated Press, McCain was asked whether he, if [...]

Obama Focuses on Definition of Success

Here’s the video of Sen. Barack Obama questioning Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Summarizing for now, Obama told Petraeus and Crocker to define success in Iraq. They couldn’t (or wouldn’t).
 

Clinton skillfully questions Petraeus, Crocker

My first cut at Hillary Clinton’s questioning Petraeus and Crocker is Clinton did a very good job. With three questions, she hit two home runs and one grand slam.
First, she skillfully illustrated (see video) George Bush’s disregard for the American people and Congress when she asked Ryan Crocker about the Security Forces Agreement Bush is [...]

McCain at Petraeus, Crocker Hearing

Here are John McCain’s opening statement and questioning of Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker at today’s Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing. McCain is the Ranking Member.
McCain Opening Statement
 

 
McCain Questions Petraeus, Crocker
 

Clinton at Petraeus, Crocker Hearing

C-SPAN interrupted the Petraeus, Crocker hearings, sending myself and others scrambling, and unfortunately missing Hillary Clinton’s questioning. So, here’s Hillary’ Clinton’s opening statement and questions. For the sake of brevity, I have posted it without listening to it, so I’ll have to reserve any commentary until later. (Read commentary.)
Clinton Opening Statement
 

 
Clinton Questions Crocker, Petraeus
 

 
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