Hightower vs. McCain on Afghanistan

Hightower vs. McCain on Afghanistan

Jim Hightower debates John McCain (sort of) over the unasked questions with regards to Afghanistan.

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While President Obama has commented on his plans to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan, Senator John McCain and others are urging him to escalate American presence significantly with as many as 200,000 more troops. Radio host and writer Jim Hightower questions Senator McCain on his strategy in this mock debate asking him to rethink Afghanistan.

Gabriela Resto-Montero

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