Political test for Obama in Afghanistan, some democrats question buildup sought by generals: report
President Obama is caught between two important constituencies as he recalibrates his policy in Afghanistan — the generals who want more troops, and the base of his own party, whose tolerance for a worsening conflict is quickly evaporating. As the Obama administration prepares for a report from its senior field…
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