WASHINGTON -- Monday night marked the beginning of another U.S. war in the Middle East -- one with no specified time frame, no estimated price tag, lingering questions about its legality and concerns about the mission.
The political world couldn't be more supportive.
In the hours after a U.S.-led coalition launched a major bombing campaign against Islamic State militants in Syria, lawmakers and administration officials were lining up to praise President Barack Obama's actions and, on occasion, to encourage more. It was hard to find any hints of doubt or concern about the long-term strategy or potential for mission creep
All four congressional party leaders -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) -- put out statements hailing Obama's leadership. Lawmakers in both parties chimed in with support. Senior administration officials held press briefings exuding confidence about the success of the first wave of U.S. attacks in Syria, which
amounted to 160 munitions destroying key buildings and infrastructure occupied by terrorist groups.
The U.S. has "every reason to believe" the airstrikes in Syria were "quite effective," one top administration official said in a call with reporters. “We know we hit what we were aiming at.”
Even as the bipartisan accolades roll in, it’s not entirely clear if Obama finds it all that comfortable. During a Tuesday afternoon event, a reporter asked the him if he feels at ease being seen as a war president.
“POTUS responded with a smile and a ‘Thank you,’” reads a White House pool report.
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Ps: i'm not sending Leap(no boots) he can relax at home with a cold beer.
