Hotline: Kerry was Right

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Hotline: Kerry was Right

From the DC insider daily Bible - National Journal's Hotline (no link, behind paywall):

Was Kerry "Right"?

John Kerry must be feeling good, watching Harry Reid back the Senate's tough anti-war bill and VP Cheney escalate anti-Dem attacks. With each passing day, more Dems view WH '08 as a referendum on WH '04; voters rejected Kerry not for what he proposed to do, but who he was supposed to be.


Now, '08 Dems vow withdrawal. Kerry was there a year ago. They voted for the Iraq war before voting against it. Voters don't want U.S. troops left in the lurch, but they're not too concerned about the Dem strategy either. Speaking of strategy, the man who defined Kerry as an effete flip-flopper almost published those magical words: "Kerry was right."


In the modern era, success hinges on winning the WH. But some of history's most effective pols never made it that far. Dean failed in '04, but indies ratified his ideas in '06. Gingrich may never become pres., but his (yes) positive influence on the GOP brand is undeniable.


If Dems force Pres. Bush's hand on Iraq, you can credit (or blame) Kerry as much as anyone.

Posted here.


Statement after the election

“On Tuesday night, the American people voted overwhelmingly to take this country in a new direction. Today with Jim Webb’s election secured, it’s official that we have a Democratic Senate and a Democratic House.

“With both the House and Senate led by Democrats, we have a chance to get America back on the right track. In the Senate, I will first and foremost focus on the disaster in Iraq, setting a deadline so we can end the war and bring our brave heroes home.

“We will work to put the focus on the real priorities of Americans: raising the minimum wage, protecting the environment, and providing affordable health care for every American – starting with our children.

“I will continue to work with Sen. Kennedy, Congressman Markey, and our entire delegation to make higher education more affordable. I will work to make sure Massachusetts stays on the cutting edge of both technology and education. And by helping keep our state a great place to live, I will work to ensure that people don’t have to leave Massachusetts.

“The American people have spoken loud and clear, and we are eager to work in the new congress to help Massachusetts and our country move forward.”

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[blm]

1. I hope someone is compiling these 'Kerry was right' admissions.

At least SOME real history has to be preserved as part of this nation's historic record.

[beachmom]

3. Yep -- all that evidence is in the "tubes", waiting to be excavated

out and into broad daylight.

[karynnj]

2. That's amazing from Hotline (n/t)

[Old and In the Way]

4. Kind of too bad the political climate in 2004 wasn't like it is today.

Particularly Ohio...if the Democrats had been in office in 2004, Kerry would be President today. So sad what should have been.

[politicasista]

5. K&R

:kick:

[PresidentObama]

6. Of course the shadow President was right.

Now if only we had HIM in the White House instead!!

:eyes: