Internecine conflict has broken out within the Democratic Party over their leadership's relentless opposition to the war and the President. At least a few Dem thought-leaders have realized the political bankruptcy inherent in de facto support for a murderous dictator, especially while our troops are fighting and dying. Maybe a ray of light, but it's hard to be optimistic. Still, a more credible opposition would keep Republicans honest.
Democratic strategist Donna Brazile says she backs President Bush's war to overthrow Saddam Hussein and wants her party's leaders to project a stronger message that they support what U.S. troops are doing in Iraq. Miss Brazile, who managed Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign, said she is not happy with the way Democratic congressional leaders have handled the party's message on the war. She says top Democrats have tilted too much of their message to curry favor with anti-war activists, ignoring swing voters and independents, and have failed to give their rank and file a well-thought-out position on how to deal with the national security threats posed by Saddam's regime.
Posted by Alan at March 26, 2003 09:10 PM