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by Walter Alarkon - 04/09/08 9:15 AM ET

After listening to the Iraq hearings, Josh Marshall examines the attacks aimed at John McCain for his statement about leaving troops in Iraq for 100 years. Marshall argues that no one wants that scenario, even under McCain’s explanation that a long-term presence should mean no casualties. Marshall notes that the Republican National Congressional Committee, despite sending out a press release calling the attacks “false,” is understandably “scared” of how McCain’s statement can hurt the party from the top down. Marshall says that Republicans already lost the House seat held by former Speaker Dennis Hastert (Ill.), after the party

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