Sen. Hillary Clinton has one foot planted with those attacking Bush on the war in Iraq but the other planted among those who say the U.S. cannot leave Iraq too soon. The Washington Post’s Dan Balz, in a story today, describes Hillary as staying steadfastly on a centrist path. However, he quotes others who criticize her for taking a “political” approach to the issue.

According to Balz, Sen. Clinton offered backroom advice on language when Senate Democrats called on the president last month to establish a schedule for withdrawing U.S. forces but let others take the lead on the floor. When Rep. Murtha called for removing all U.S. troops from Iraq over the next six months, the New York senator told reporters she was opposed.

Sen. Clinton, who voted for the 2002 war resolution and has had a pro-defense posture as a member of the Armed Services Committee, is drawing some criticism from liberal activists for refusing to embrace the early troop withdrawal options that are gaining favor in her party, Balz writes. Others, however, say she sticking with her convictions. One colleague said she's been measured and thoughtful and consistent with her criticisms.

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