Capitol Hill Blue Forums Political Issues Constitutional Issues Where Is Congress' Spine?

There are some pundits and activists who want the US to withdraw from Iraq now, but that was not the stance that gave the Democrats control fo Congress. Few running for the House or Senate who won voiced such a view. Most put forth a more nuanced "get them out soon but safely" position and that is what the Democratic party has pursued.

On one hand of course they will be accused of "losing" the war if they do what Helen Thomas calls for, and on the other hand anything but a full pullout dissatisifies the left.

Yet, the Pelosi-Reid leadership does seem to be screwing things up even within the narrow wiggle room given their narrow margin.