Clinton lied in the debate last night

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Voters overwhelmingly demanded an end to the Iraq occupation by giving Democrats control of the Congress last November. Clinton, in response to a question by a woman whose son is in Iraq, exploited the position of pro-timeline Democrats in her response. Clinton said:

And since the election of 2006, the Democrats have tried repeatedly to win Republican support with a simple proposition that we need to set a timeline to begin bringing our troops home now.

What she didn't tell you is that she's been dragged kicking and screaming to go along with that position. She's been triangulating away. She has shown ZERO leadership on this issue. Of course, she chose not to acknowledge that in her deceitful response. What she didn't tell you, i.e. she lied by omission, is that she opposed timelines after the election of 2006.

Here's what she said January 17, 2007 after her return from Iraq:

"I am not for imposing a date — certain withdrawal date,” she said."

When Clinton fails to do the right thing, she hides behind the party. Most Democrats, even most moderate Democrats, were supporting some flavor of a timeline. But not the great equivocator. Clinton is not qualified to lead anyone or anything. We don't need a finger-in-the-wind follower; we need a leader. Chickenshit candidates who are more worried about where the votes are than what's best for the country will only make things worse for the US.