Down-home philosopher Will Rogers famously said, “I belong to no organized party; I am a Democrat,” referring to its infamous reputation for internal bickering. He would not recognize the party today in its unity behind the effort to end the war in Iraq.
While there remains disagreement within the party on the pace of withdrawal of American forces, the Democrats have held their slim majorities in the House and Senate behind veto-inviting legislation ? that includes timelines for getting out ? as the price for continuing to fund the war.
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