White House Sees Victory for Karzai in a Runoff

New York Times by Elisabeth Bumiller | Oct. 17, 2009 (News Report)

ABC NewsWhite House Sees Victory for Karzai in a RunoffNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that the Obama administration expected President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to win an anticipated runoff election and that the vote would not affect President ...Karzai Aide Casts Doubt on Findings of Electoral PanelWashington PostAfghans Await Election Fraud ReportVoice of AmericaLikely Afghan Runoff Spurs ... Full Story »

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by Priscilla L. Davis - Oct. 17, 2009

Yes, I believe the reporting on this election is good. I agree that Karzai will win a run off election, but do not believe that it should affect President Obama's decision on Afghanistan's policy on troops levels and/or broader policy recommendations regarding Afghanistan. What is in American's best interest should, and must be paramount! Period.