John Sununu. Gordon Smith. Chuck Hagel.
Republicans are terrified of these Iraq war resolutions. If they vote for escalation they will wear it like an albatross through the ’08 elections. If they vote against it they will have personally buried their party’s signature issue. It’s an impossible position. Big surprise that three Senators who spoke brave words about holding the president accountable fold like a house of cards when the time comes to back up talk with action.
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On a separate issue, Arlen Specter reminds the world why we call it spectering.