COUNTING GOP NOSES

Many in the GOP are bailing on Pres. Fredo:

Brownback: I Oppose Bush on Iraq
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 8:11 a.m. EST

"I do not believe that sending more troops to Iraq is the answer," the Kansas Republican said in a written statement from Baghdad

Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman and Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe also oppose an escalation of U.S. forces.

Another skeptical Republican was Rep. Jerry Moran, of Hays, who said it does not make sense to send in more troops if the Iraqi people aren't willing to set aside sectarian differences and commit to rebuilding their country. "The American servicemen and women have done all that has been asked of them and I am concerned that, up to this point, we have not seen the Iraqi government and people demonstrate their willingness to stand on their own," Moran said.

Senate opposition to Bush plan grows

Sen. Chuck Hagel, who called it “the most dangerous foreign policy blunder in this country since Vietnam.” The Nebraska Republican vowed to “resist” the plan

Republican Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio also said Bush could no longer count on his support.