CNN’s Chris Cuomo Wonders If GOP Is ‘Playing Politics with the Troops’

CUOMO: "Kevin, even though we are seeing a little bit of a move back toward the ‘hey, we may have to get involved over there,’ I think people – the polls are showing they’re not as staunchly against any involvement – do you think playing with boots on the ground is a mistake?"
MADDEN: "Well, look, I think so many Republicans disagree with the President’s approach on combating ISIS that so many of these candidates are going to want to draw as stark a contrast as possible. And I think that’s where someone like George Pataki – not very well known in the polls right now – wants to make some news; wants to draw a contrast with President Bush – I’m sorry, with – with President Obama. So I think that’s where that proclamation comes from- "
CUOMO: "You playing politics, though – with the troops, though?"
MADDEN: "And while – so that was my last point, which is – while we’ve seen some upticks in public approval for the idea of troops on the ground, I think it’s one thing that – to take public opinion that is evolving; and it’s another thing to say it, and whether or not there’s going to be a big groundswell of support for – for candidates who come out with a very robust proposal to do so."