Some analysts see the price of the Iraq War as eclipsing that of the Vietnam War. If we pull out, as I expect that we will, then I think it will.

While an overwhelming majority of Democrats and a simple majority of Independents are opposed to the Iraq War, the GOP base is still in favor of fighting it out to victory. This complicates things for those Republicans trying to win elections. Senator Chuck Hagel is one of the most prominent Republicans to oppose the war, and he explains to Bob Novak why he thinks things are still going badly.

Is Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki a help or a hindrance in achieving stability in Iraq? This article suggests the latter.