Afghanistan vote leaves federal Liberals flat-footed

The House vote to extend Canada's mission in war-torn Afghanistan until February 2009 leaves the federal Liberals divided.

The House vote on extending Canadian soldiers' mission in war-torn Afghanistan until February 2009 caught the federal Liberals flat-footed last week, forcing them to look for guidance, or, for cover, say Liberals.

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