Doug Henwood wrote:
>
> On Mar 23, 2007, at 1:00 AM, Jim Straub wrote:
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> > Hagel isn't electable tho. Most anti-war D's aren't willing to
> > vote for another R for president
>
> Hagel is otherwise quite conservative, with an 85 lifetime rating
> from the American Conservative Union <http://www.acuratings.org/
> 2006all.htm#NB>.
And Dem or 'centrist' republican will have to focus on leaving "with dignity," which means the war will still be going on in January 2113. The only hope for withdrawal before that is to elect a rabid pro-war but intelligent candidate who will be able to cut his losses and get out.
Carrol