Seatte Times - Iraq signals war likely key issue in race
Democratic congressional challenger Darcy Burner has wanted to end the war for a long time. With her run this year, she was determined to have an answer for those voters who asked her how she could do that.
"As she prepared for a rematch with Reichert this year, Burner convened a team of experts to come up with a plan. On Monday, she and nine other congressional challengers from across the country released a 20-page report offering what they say is a way out of the conflict."
"The plan signals that Burner intends to again make the war a major focus of her 8th District race. Echoing previous Democratic proposals, the plan calls for a rapid troop withdrawal and an increased diplomatic and humanitarian effort in Iraq."
With the release of this plan Burner and the plan's distinguished fellow endorsers and congressional challengers have chosen to broaden the discussion and take it to the people. Times reporter Emily Heffter continues:
"We've been waiting for five years for a top-down solution. No top-down solution is coming," Burner said.
"The plan contends the problems in Iraq are more diplomatic and social than military. It would withdraw troops within about 18 months, use diplomatic means to rebuild Iraq's economy and infrastructure, and address human-rights issues.
The plan also calls for the passage of several Democratic-sponsored proposals not just affecting Iraq and the military but also regulating media ownership and promoting green energy."
