If Bush presents his case to a televised joint session of Congress, there is no way that Daschle can refuse a debate and vote on Iraq. If he does, he risks coming back after the mid-terms with about 7 fewer Democratic senators.
GWB has Daschle by the shorthairs. Every time Daschle delays or prevaricates, it helps ensure a GOP senate.
If Bush presents his case to a televised joint session of Congress, there is no way that Daschle can refuse a debate and vote on Iraq. If he does, he risks coming back after the mid-terms with about 7 fewer Democratic senators.
Perhaps this is what Bush needs to do then. Treat them the same way he treated the UN.