Novak says Bush advisers want full us retreat from Iraq after election

"Inside the Bush administration policymaking apparatus, there is strong feeling that U.S. troops must leave Iraq next year. This determination is not predicated on success in implanting Iraqi democracy and internal stability. Rather, the officials are saying: Ready or not, here we go." - Bob Novak, Chicago Sun-Times

Ok, this is wild stuff. It could be a trial balloon, but if so, it's a trial balloon Bush is going to be forced to reject immediately since it's what he's claiming Kerry wants to do. This just isn't good for Bush to be out there. It's going to start a lot of people talking, and questioning whether Bush is losing his way, panicking, etc.