Senator Santorum wants non-partisan panel to evaluate Iraq war

[Thom Little]

Sen. Rick Santorum yesterday wrote a letter to President Bush asking him to create an independent, non-partisan commission to objectively evaluate progress in Iraq.

The letter is a significant shift by the Pennsylvania Republican, whose stalwart support for nearly all aspects of the Bush administration's policies in Iraq could be a significant handicap in his race against state Treasurer Robert P. Casey this year if Pennsylvanians' support for the war continues to decline.

Mr. Santorum told the president that he was joining other members of Congress in their call for a panel that could "objectively and critically report" progress in Iraq to build Americans' confidence and trust in the mission.

Though the Senate passed legislation in November requiring more frequent and detailed reports on Iraq's reconstruction and military efforts, Mr. Santorum indicated yesterday that he did not think those reports, which will come from the administration, would provide what he views as the need for "an objective assessment."

"I believe that the American people have not received an accurate picture of America's successes and challenges in helping Iraq establish their democracy," Mr. Santorum wrote.


http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06006/633610.stm

[hatrack]

1. Election-Year Rick, hard at work backing and filling

And y'know what, Sphinky Ricky? Ain't gonna do a damned bit of good.

[TheDebbieDee]

5. He's so transparent that I'm almost embarrassed for him!

How do you spell flip-flop.........Santorum, that's how you spell it!

[tatertop]

6. Good o'l bi-partisan Santorum they call him

Always reachin' out to help his fellow man.
I really really hope to see that suck fuck gone in '06.

[benburch]

2. Where "Independent" means the Democrat is Zell Miller...

You know how this will work.

[dusmcj]

3. waving his dick assessing his leadership potential. nt

[Metta]

4. Lipstick on a pig.

He's trying to list towards the center hoping no one will bring up the facts that he's part of the lock step, ass kissing tyranny that's ruining this country. I hope he realizes his karma in this lifetime.

[grytpype]

7. Translation:

1. Bush has no credibility, even with Repugs

2. The Repugs want some Dems to jump on the sinking ship and share the blame.

[Moderator]

8. duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2024542