Free Republic

<p>The capture of Saddam Hussein was praised by the Democratic presidential candidates yesterday, but most took the opportunity to reiterate what they see as President Bush's failed Iraqi policy or take shots at front-runner Howard Dean, who opposed the war.</p>

<p>Washington -- Much of American politics is theater. And Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger has quickly established himself as a master.</p> <p>In less than 48 hours in the nation's capital, Schwarzenegger visited the right venues, met the right characters and delivered the right lines, hoping to harness his celebrity into resources for California.</p>