This morning Russ Feingold formally introduced legislation that mandates Bush end the occupation of Iraq by March 31, 2008 and bring our troops home safely. Senator Feingold, often a lonely voice of reason and principle, has been joined by 9 of the best Democrats in the Senate. It's disappointing to see that only one Democrat up for re-election next year, Tom Harkin, feels confident enough to show some leadership and co-sponsor this bill-- although another one, Chris Dodd, is running for president:
* Harry Reid (NV)
* Barbara Boxer (CA)
* Chris Dodd (CT)
* Tom Harkin (IA)
* Ted Kennedy (MA)
* John Kerry (MA)
* Patrick Leahy (VT)
* Bernie Sanders (VT)
* Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)
Interesting list-- mostly senators from New England, the place where they took a stand against slavery and, earlier, against British colonial rule. I'm sorry to not see Obama or Hillary on the list at a time when Americans are begging for leadership-- real leadership, not abdication of leadership that David Broder is advocating in today's Washington Post.
UPDATE: WHERE'S SHERROD?
Ian was askin'
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