For the first time, House Democrats are showing solidarity in pressuring Obama on Afghanistan. Politico is reporting this morning that a majority of Democrats are reportedly backing demands for plans to accelerate the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country and hoping to reach a settlement with interested parties - including the Taliban.
An amendment narrowly failed last week, but it highlighted a potential shift in the party, going into the 2012 elections.
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