Two views: How should President Barack Obama respond ?to the fight in Afghanistan?

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Columns and blogsCynthia TuckerKyle WingfieldJay BookmanBob BarrMike LuckovichJim Wooten

We face difficult choices in Afghanistan. We should allow the White House to complete its comprehensive strategic review. President Barack Obama deserves a chance to implement his strategy, but I reserve the right to withhold my support should I determine that our objectives are not achievable.

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