> I see no reason why [Congress] should [vote to bomb Syria].
Because their paymasters are expecting it?
Boehner, Cantor, Reid and Pelosi are all for it. Why shouldn't "it" (subject to LOTS of horsetrading, of course) go through?
> As far as public opinion is concerned, most polls
> I've seen show strong opposition, but that of course does not mean
> much.
Yes, all the junior folks in Congress will vote no.
> In any case, let's wait and see what happens.
Indeed. I think it's downright hilarious that McConnell is wavering because he needs Rand Paul's help to get re-elected and Rand is, of course, against it. Watching that happen is probably worth the price of admission for Obama :-)
/jordan