Addressing a group of Hispanic veterans, including his former roommate from the US Naval Academy, John McCain today accused rival Barack Obama of telling Americans "what they wanted to hear" on Iraq, whereas he "told you the truth." All week long, McCain has been pushing hard on the notion the current surge strategy in Iraq was a crucial test in judgment. In 2007, McCain said, "We both knew the safe political choice was to support some sort of retreat." "Many observers said my approach would end my hopes of becoming President," he said. "My choice was not smart politics. It didn't test well in focus groups. It ignored all the polls. It also didn't matter." McCain says history proved him right. "In Iraq, we are no longer on the doorstep of defeat but instead are on the road to victory," McCain said. The Obama campaign...
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