Michael Ramirez on Democrat Party Political Iraq War Machinations

Bush’s veto survives House challenge

Congress failed to override President Bush’s veto of legislation requiring the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq on Wednesday, a defeat for anti-war Democrats that triggered immediate talks on a new measure to fund the conflict.

The House vote was 222-203, 62 shy of the two-thirds majority needed to override a veto. With few exceptions, Republicans stood fast with Bush in the wartime clash. The original vote on the bill was 218-208.

“I’m confident we can reach agreement,” the president said moments after the vote as he sat down at the White House with leaders of the Democratic-controlled Congress, who have vowed repeatedly to force him to change his war policy.

Democrats flashed defiance, yet signaled they were ready to make significant concessions such as jettisoning the troop withdrawal timetable and cutting some of the domestic funds that are part of the bill and Bush opposes.

In turn, the president defended his decision to send more troops to Iraq. “The question is, Who ought to make that decision?” Bush said in answer to a question after a speech. “The Congress or the commanders? And as you know, my position is clear — I’m the commander guy.”

The Congress ultimately will fund the troops after the Democrats “MILK” the bill for as much political advantage as they can get.

If the Democrats were principled (which they are NOT) they would vote to cut off funds for the troops and accept the wrath of the American people.

But, alas, they are “SURRENDER MONKEYS.”

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