The Democrats don't seem to think it does. They think the next election cycle mattters, and they think pulling the troops out could have advantages for their party. Such short-sighted b*st*rds.
Damn straight. After pissing $1 trillion and 30K casualties down this rat hole, we better "win".
For Democrats the war that matters is the war against Republicans. If losing in Iraq helps them defeat Bush and win the Presidency in 2008, then it’s a small price to pay.