Did the Dems object to Bu$h's bypass of the Constitution?

[Comadreja]

Congress hasn't taken up its responsibility to declare war since WWII, if memory serves me well. Besides possibly Sen. Byrd, did Kerry or any of our people object to the process of granting this Constitutional duty to Chimp? If so, then Kerry would now have the perfect answer to the GOP attack dogs who blame him for "waffling." If not, the Dems must be kicking themselves for going along to get along, only to have these ungrateful, vicious simians use it against them.

[Rhiannon12866]

1. Dennis Kucinich voted against the war and continued to speak out,

despite a great deal of criticism for being "unpatriotic."

I agree that this war was a huge mistake, and have always believed that. However, as Gephardt has said, many times, they did not vote for the war thinking he would launch an unprovoked attack, but believed he would exhaust all diplomatic options and get the approval of the U.N. and the support of the world community before taking any unilateral action. In typical fashion, he broke his word and faith with Congress, the American people and the world community.:grr:

[Comadreja]

2. So, did they object or not?

I am not trying to make a point here, but am busy defending Kerry on another open political forum. Wasn't the duty to declare war specifically given to Congress, not just to grant "war powers," but to actually debate and make the decision as a body?