Frankly, the second reason is despicable, and it's transparent that that's what's motivating little Tommy Daschle and his pals. They are afraid that a war vote might distract the voters from important Dem issues such as accusing the Republicans of breaking Social Security.
Therefore I think Freepers should vote for sooner rather than later. Once congress has approved, Bush can still delay if he sees fit to. We aren't voting to start the war sooner, but that congress should act promptly and expeditiously and stop dragging their political feet.