First Read: "Turning to Afghanistan, the news
over the weekend that Colin Powell was among those Obama was seeking
advice about Afghanistan didn't get the attention it deserved. This
could be the best hint yet that the president is rethinking the
strategy to the point that not only are more troops NOT going to be
sent, but we could see a re-deployment of some troops OUT of
Afghanistan proper. By the way, the president is getting personal with
his outreach on this issue, as he called John McCain over the weekend
in what was described as a brief chat with the president making his
case for deliberation."