Bill Frist: Petraeus Not Interested in President
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Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - October 13, 2009
The former majority leaders says the general would make a good president.
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In <em>U.S. News Weekly</em>: Michelle's Honey and Petraeus as President
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - October 9, 2009
Michelle gives her honey the royal treatment, and Americans see Obama as Superman.
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Civilian Casualties Could End Airstrike Support
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Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - June 17, 2009
Pentagon officials say stopping civilian deaths is their top priority.
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McChrystal Represents a New Direction at the Pentagon and in Afghanistan
By
Joshua Kucera
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Nation & World - May 18, 2009
Defense Secretary Gates brought in a new commander to replace McKiernan in Afghanistan.
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10,000 More Troops for Afghanistan? The Pentagon Request Isn't Really New
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Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - April 2, 2009
Petraeus surprised some with the request for more soldiers, but it's been in the works for months.
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Gates Wants to Send More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan, but How Many?
By
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - December 11, 2008
Commanders on the ground are anxious for more U.S. soldiers, but there are competing demands in Iraq.
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Is Barack Obama's National Security Team a "Team of Rivals"?
Opinion - December 2, 2008
The strong personalities on the national security team could clash.
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Petraeus for President? Betting Market Alert!
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James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - October 15, 2008
The general may have his eye on the Oval Office.
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Petraeus Offers Words of Caution on Iraq, Afghanistan Outlook
By
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - October 9, 2008
The new head of U.S. Central Command praises the drop in violence in Iraq, but warns of "storm clouds."
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Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq
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Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - September 16, 2008
Gen. Odierno must manage Sunni militias, a U.S. troop drawdown, the flashpoint of Kirkuk, and Sadr.
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Petraeus Loses a Valuable Aide
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Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - September 12, 2008
Petraeus spokesman Steven Boylan puts his family first in deciding not to follow the boss to Florida.
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General Petraeus's Spiritual Literary Endorsement—More Controversy We Don't Need
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Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - August 21, 2008
He's gotten good marks for Iraq, but his turn as a literary critic leaves something to be desired.
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The Iraq Decisions That the Next President, Whether It’s Obama or McCain, Will Face
By
Linda Robinson
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Nation & World - August 20, 2008
In a new book, war correspondent Linda Robinson also assesses the performance of Gen. David Petraeus.
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Petraeus Outranks Physical Training Uniform
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Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - August 13, 2008
While troops struggle, the general gets to wear his own comfy outfit.
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Bay's Petraeus Interview, Ehrenhalt's Demographic Inversion, and Kotkin's Look at Gentrification of American Cities
By
Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - August 11, 2008
New articles provide interesting points of view on these subjects.
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How General Petraeus Saved the U.S. Economy
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - August 5, 2008
Chaos in Iraq would have pushed oil prices even higher.
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New Book on Petraeus Will Be the Definitive Account of the Surge Strategy
By
Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - July 17, 2008
Another book by David Whitman hits stores in August.
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Obama's Overseas Trip Expected to Be Carefully Scripted
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - July 16, 2008
In Europe and the Middle East, Obama is expected to avoid spontaneity to minimize the odds of a gaffe.
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Deferring to the Generals
By
Kenneth T. Walsh
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Nation & World - April 11, 2008
Presidents are often tied irrevocably to their military commanders during wartime.
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Gen. David Petraeus Gives Congress a Sobering Report on Iraq
By
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - April 11, 2008
A four-star performance.
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Morning Buzz: Wednesday April 9, 2008
News Desk - April 9, 2008
After yesterday's testimony on Capitol Hill by Gen. David Petraeus, Democrats want to push legislation this spring that would force the Iraqi government to spend its own budget surplus from oil revenues to rebuild the ravaged country.
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General Petraeus Calls for a Delay in Troop Reductions, Signaling Further Strains for U.S. Military Forces
By
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - April 8, 2008
The top American commander in Iraq asks for patience and says the effort is "worth it."
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Gen. David Petraeus's Prepared Testimony in Words and Charts
News Desk - April 8, 2008
Gen. David Petraeus brought along some visual aids to bolster his congressional testimony on the situation in Iraq.
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Morning Buzz: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
News Desk - April 8, 2008
Gen. David Petraeus, the four-star general in charge of Iraq, will once again step onto Capitol Hill today to delivery testimony on the progress of the war.
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On Iraq, Bush Listens to Petraeus
By
John Mashek
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A Capital View - April 8, 2008
Voters and Congress should listen carefully to Petraeus because Bush already gives him the final word.
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