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The Land of Lincolner says Bush's decision to bring home 8,000 troops by February and deploy more support to Afghanistan is a step in the right direction, but not enough.

Also uses Bush's remarks to tie McCain to his decisions on Iraq: "President Bush's speech today underscored that we cannot afford more of the same." Read remarks here.

Plus: McCain camp sends out statement welcoming the announcement as an indication of "success" and attacking Obama.

"Senator Obama is utterly confused by the progress in the war in Iraq."

Comes after the president announces his plan in a speech to the National Defense University. Details here.

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