McCain on the NY Times Iraq Editorial

All week, New Wars has been covering the tide-turning article from Liberal authors Michael O’Hanlon and Kenneth Pollack titled "A War We Just Might Win ". In the National Review, Senator John McCain shares his view:

We must prevail. General Petraeus and his troops have asked
Congress for just two things: the time and support they need to carry out their
mission. They must have both, however much the congressional Democrats seek to
withhold them. That is why I will keep fighting to ensure that our commanders
have what they need to win this war.

I cannot guarantee success. But I do
guarantee that, should Congress fail to sustain the effort, and should it pay no
heed to the lessons drawn by Mr. Pollack and Mr. O’Hanlon, then America will
face a historic and terrible defeat. Such a defeat, with its enormous human and
strategic costs, will unfold unless we do all in our power to prevent it. I, for
one, will continue to do just that.

What's interesting about McCain, is it would be so easy for the GOP presidential contender to turn against the war and the President, as many have done for political success. Instead, he takes the politically unpopular stance, despite his low poll ratings, and maintains his honor. Its like he's back in the Viet Cong POW camp again, still resisting America's enemies.