Herseth cites ‘significant progress’ in Iraq, Afghanistan

Representative Stephanie Herseth (Donk-SD), has moved into the rarified outer fringes of what passes for the modern Donk party by noting an improved situation in both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Back in South Dakota from a trip to Afghanistan and Iraq, Rep. Stephanie Herseth, D-S.D., said Monday that significant progress is being made in rebuilding both countries though challenges remain. “It’s clear to me from my briefings and meetings with some of the troops and commanders on the ground that the military objective of training Iraqi security forces, of training the Afghan national army, of raising the police forces in both countries, that significant progress has been made,” she said.

In the weeks and months ahead, Herseth said, the military and security progress must work in tandem with the political process to complement — rather than complicate — efforts toward self-sufficiency. “The challenges remain. People have acknowledged the setbacks that we’ve had, but there is progress, day by day, based on the service and commitment of the people I had the chance to meet,” she said.

Looks like Steph is opting for getting re-elected from red state South Dakota rather than winning brownie points with the Deaniac establishment of her own party. The Chief certainly can’t blame her, he wouldn’t want to be associated with that crew either!