“Barack Obama’s reiteration last night that he still would not have supported the surge of troops in Iraq, despite clear evidence of its success, shows how inexperienced and out of touch Obama is when it comes to foreign affairs and the safety of our nation,” said Maine Republican Party Chairman Mark Ellis.  “Obama’s lack of support for the surge then and now is a clear failure of leadership.  It is frightening to imagine someone as inexperienced and misguided as Obama as Commander in Chief.” ###