This is an abuse of power. If this elective war is so important, why not go to Congress and get their approval?
Because the GOP will vote no and then complain that Obama did nothing.
If he can't get the scheme approved by Congress, he shouldn't do it. Bush had Congressional Approval for Iraq and Afghanistan.
Obama invaded/bombed Libya without Congressional approval, and now he is planning on invading/bombing Syria. It's an abuse of power. But because he has a "D" after his name, useful idiots will defend it....