Senators eye rejection of Bush war plan (Republican turncoat alert)

chron.com ^ | 1/24/2007 | ANNE FLAHERTY

[tobyhill]

Anyone that puts their name on any resolution that criticizes or undermines the Constitutional Authority of the CIC is nothing short of TREASON!!!

[golfisnr1]

All CIC wanabees.

[Dark Skies]

Rudy is telling the truth when it isn't popular takes courage...

Bush did get a word of support from former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, one of the 2008 Republican presidential hopefuls.

"I believe we should give the president the support to do this. I want us to be successful in Iraq," he said Wednesday on NBC's "Today" show. "I know how important it is to the overall war on terror. Success in Iraq means a more peaceful world for America, it means a victory against terrorists. Failure in Iraq means a big defeat against terrorists and the war on terror is going to be tougher for us."

[dighton]

Hagel's remarks were among the most impassioned of the day.

Hagel passionately wants to be President. I’d put better odds on my cat.

[RexBeach]

If those people(to quote Robert E. Lee) think that Iraq war policy is a nightmare, then why don't they cut off funding for it?

In addition, every single time they open their yaps about how awful things are going in Iraq, they lend superb comfort and support to the enemy.

Schmucks.

[tobyhill]

Congressional coup d’état is all this is.

[traditional1]

"with regard to our policy in Iraq"

Does he have a mouse in his pocket, or is he just talking about the Democrats/cut 'n runners who are wannabe commander-in-chiefs?

[golfisnr1]

Former Mayor Koch also.

[Miss Didi]

Former Mayor Koch also.

Yes, Ed Koch has been very vocal in his support of W and the WOT. However, he also says he'll be rooting for Mrs. Bubba...so he's in a pickle.

[areafiftyone]

Rudy is the only one who seems to get it! What the heck is wrong with these congresscritters? Do they have to be stuck in a building that is collapsing around them before they get it????

[areafiftyone]

Yes I agree. Koch is one of the only really cool Democrats. Him and Zell Miller are the best of the Dems.

[Steel Wolf]

The lines are already broken; these are just the first to cross. The Republicans will become increasingly fractured and nuanced in their support or opposition to the war, with each passing month.

[ElectricStrawberry]

.....so grow a pair and attempt to cut funding.

[FreedomNeocon]

I'll give ya the names... MOST are no surprise and you've seen before.



John Warner (gang of 14 - presidential media sell-out)

Lindsay Graham (mcCain's butt-buddy and gang of 14)

Olimpa Snowe (par for course with her)

Chuck Hagel (wishes he was Chafee)

Geroge "Weepy" Vonovich (would not let Bolton out of committee because he 'feared for his children' with a meanie up there, broke into tears)

Sam Brownback (since presidential run has demonstrated to be a grade-A weenie sellout on MANY issues, esp the WoT)

Dick Lugar (the most gutless of all... wants to 'voice displeasure' but afraid to vote for it)

[PhiKapMom]

This is exactly why I like and support Rudy -- he isn't afraid to take a stand when it is not popular. Not many politicians will stand up and be counted when it is not popular!

[Gritty]

[savedbygrace]

Anyone that puts their name on any resolution that criticizes or undermines the Constitutional Authority of the CIC is nothing short of TREASON!!!

I must have missed it when a new amendment was enacted redefining Treason.

I don't support this ineffective resolution at all, but to call it treason is over the top.

[LibLieSlayer]

Until the Republican Party purges these traitors from our midst... NO MORE MONEY FROM ME! (and I have donated heavily)

LLS

[Alter Kaker]

Susan Collins, Norm Coleman and Gordon Smith will co-sponsor it as well, if they haven't already. I believe they've said as much publicly.

If Specter goes along too (a possibility) then we're talking about as many as 59 votes (61 votes, minus Lieberman and the non-voting comatose Tim Johnson) to censure the President on a matter of national security.