Another election-related issue has dawned upon the White House as the Congress debates about the plans of United States President Barack Obama to go on the offensive against the Islamic State that lawmakers say they need to approve. 

The offensive strategy of Obama together with other allies announced last week is now being doubted by those on Capitol Hill. The lawmakers are said to be hesitant in signing the plan because they fear about the support that people will be giving to the White House come election day.

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Sources say that Capitol Hill does not want to launch a military offense and would just stick to the aerial strikes in Iraq, but will definitely bomb Syria in the future.

The Congressional leaders will be having a meeting with the president on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the plans needing approval from the Congress.

The law says that the president needs to seek approval from Congress, but White House Spokesman Josh Earnest noted in a statement released on Monday that ultimately, the decision will still rest on the shoulders of the president. It is his responsibility to make decisions regarding the military.

Regarding the sending of more troops on the ground of Iraq and Syria, CNN has conducted a poll, where a majority opted to continue with the airstrikes. Sixty-one percent voted against additional troops being sent to Iraq and Syria.

Republicans as well as other Democrats are urging bolder moves. Obama mentioned that the operation would be long-term. Senators are saying that these militants should be dealt with because they are growing in number and could go beyond Iraq or Syria in their terror campaign.

Other plans have been provided such as using pro-Western Syrian forces. The U.S. could provide funding for training these forces. It is estimated that it would cost over US$5 billion; hence, the need to go through Congress.

Both the Democrats and the Republicans are said to be careful regarding the foreign-policy issue since they do not want to have difficulties during the election.

Obama will explain more about the plans during his White House address this Wednesday. 

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