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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 24 > McCain denies Iraq surge mistake

McCain denies Iraq surge mistake


July 24, 2008

Republican John McCain pushed back on Wednesday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began, saying elements were put in place before Bush announced the strategy in early 2007.

McCain said Army Col. Sean MacFarland started carrying out....

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