A post from July 2007:
Last night, the House voted 223-201 to set a timetable for bringing troops home. It was along party lines but 10 Democrats voted with Republicans!
Speaking of Republicans, they stuck together which should settle some concerns about the party breaking with Pres. Bush.
Where are we? This vote won't please the angry left.
First, this is setting a timetable. The angry left wants immediate withdrawal. They don't care about consequences because they are obsessed with "getting Bush".
Secondly, Pres. Bush will veto this proposal and the House needs 67% to override the veto.
Third, the US Senate has to vote. The Democrats do not have the vote in the US Senate either!
So, where are we? Nowhere! We are back to the stalemate, i.e. giving the base something to chew on because the Dems do not have the courage to cut the funding and assume any responsibility!
P.S. By the way, our troops continue to do fine work in Iraq. We are making huge gains against Al Qaeda. Of course, who cares about beating Al Qaeda in Iraq! The Dems want to fight Al Qaeda everywhere except where they are, which is Iraq!