Good News
There were several pieces of good news today.
First, Rep. Jack Murtha (D., Pa), a former marine and traditionally a hawk, called for an immediate withdrawal of our troops from Iraq. The Rethuglicans are already swiftboating him, but this looks like it may be a turning point.
Second, the Democrats, together with about 24 moderate Republicans, turned back the spending cut bill in the House today. The bill will still probably get through, since the Republicans will add it to an omnibus bill forcing their membership to vote it through before the end of the year, but it sure is fun to see the Republican leadership losing their clout.
Third, as noted in an earlier post, the Harris Interactive poll puts Bush's favorable ratings at the all time low of 34%. My, does it feel good to have some other people on our side for a change. The public seems to finally be waking up -- their prolonged sleep was not for want of this Rooster crowing from day one.
First, Rep. Jack Murtha (D., Pa), a former marine and traditionally a hawk, called for an immediate withdrawal of our troops from Iraq. The Rethuglicans are already swiftboating him, but this looks like it may be a turning point.
Second, the Democrats, together with about 24 moderate Republicans, turned back the spending cut bill in the House today. The bill will still probably get through, since the Republicans will add it to an omnibus bill forcing their membership to vote it through before the end of the year, but it sure is fun to see the Republican leadership losing their clout.
Third, as noted in an earlier post, the Harris Interactive poll puts Bush's favorable ratings at the all time low of 34%. My, does it feel good to have some other people on our side for a change. The public seems to finally be waking up -- their prolonged sleep was not for want of this Rooster crowing from day one.
posted by walldon | 5:15 PM
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