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After months of chest beating and talking tough, Democrats are withdrawing the entire timetable requirement from the Iraq funding legislation:
War opponents had hoped that Democratic control of Congress would force a swift end to the Iraq conflict. But the package requires Bush to surrender virtually none of his war authority. Instead of withdrawal dates, Democrats accepted a GOP plan to establish 18 benchmarks for the Iraqi government and to require Bush to report on progress starting in late July. If the Iraqis fall short, they could forfeit U.S. reconstruction aid.
In the finest of French traditions, Democrat Harry Reid tries to claim victory:
"For heaven's sake, look where we've come," Reid said. "It's a lot more than the president ever expected he'd have to agree to."
Yeah, way to throw your weight around now that your party controls both houses of congress. Such behavior makes Bill Frist look like John Wayne!
