News, Democrat Blames Economic 'Skid' on Costly Iraq War. (Congress, cost, party)

[JD59]

WASHINGTON — The growing cost to the United States of fighting the war in Iraq "is not only linked to our economic skid, but is a leading cause of it," a Democratic congressman said Saturday.

Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky linked the costly, unpopular war with the growing economic troubles — some say recession — in this country.

FOXNews.com - Democrat Blames Economic 'Skid' on Costly Iraq War - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

[pghquest]

While I'm not sure I can disagree with part of it, I do have to ask why do they keep voting for it...

[HappyTexan]

I think the leading cause of our economic skid is our own government (subprime mess, war, porkbelly politics).

[sanrene]

As a percentage of GDP, historically, it's miniscule.

Have them dems try again for a reason to surrender.