Congress had already left town as airstrikes started in Syria . President Obama and Sen. Shaheen seem confused about the nature of the threat . Most statements of support came from congressional Republicans . Comment: The vice president notified Sen. Lindsey Graham , one of Obama 's fiercest critics .
Congress had already left town as airstrikes started in Syria . Most statements of support came from congressional Republicans . Comment: The vice president notified Sen. Lindsey Graham , one of Obama 's fiercest critics .