The Democrats continue their march toward complete surrender…to President Bush. Last night, the Senate passed a $70 billion Iraq and Afghanistan funding package–without any restrictions or timetables. The package is expected to pass in the House on Wednesday. Fred Barnes analyzes the vote at the CAMPAIGN STANDARD, noting “the 70-vote approval of the war by the Senate represents the breathtaking dimension of [the Democratic party’s] failure.” John Hinderaker at Power Line also explains: “The military portion of the bill passed easily, 70-25, perhaps reflecting growing popular awareness of progress in Iraq. Thus, some observers hailed the vote as a victory for President Bush.” Michelle Malkin has more on how the Democrats chose to “roll over,” including the very interesting roll call vote. Presidential-hopeful Senator John McCain managed to make it to the Hill to vote for the package, yet Senators Biden, Dodd, Clinton, and Obama weren’t present. They aren’t on the record as supporting the war, yet no one can say they don’t support the troops, right? Ace agrees that the Democrats just love to surrender: “Funding approved by the Democrats, who at least prove they are consistent in waving the white flag. They don’t discriminate as to their opponents.” Looking at the comments on lefty blogs, the liberal base isn’t too happy. And from the files of I-couldn’t-have-said-it-better-myself, one Daily Kos blogger quotes the West Wing: “This administration doesn’t even need an opposition party, we do fine ourselves.” We’ll find out today how the House will vote. But since Bush OWNS the Democrats and they just love to surrender, expect the package to pass.
