I went looking for the Senate's Out-of-Iraq Caucus, and couldn't find one, except for, by default, Russ Feingold. Can this Caucus Of One get our troops home all by himself?
It's true! There's no Out-of-Iraq Caucus in the Senate, 'cept for Senator Russ, far as I can tell. Someone please correct me if they're able to locate such a caucus, other than Russ Feingold.
Here's why I say Feingold is the default Caucus Of One. He's the only senator who voted against a huge increase in Iraq occupation funds which the MSM nearly missed over a week ago, but for John Nichols' reporting in The Nation on September 28:
The move was backed by every senator who cast a vote, save one.
Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, the maverick Democrat who has led the fight to end the war and bring U.S. troops home from Iraq, was on the losing end of the 94-1 vote. (The five senators who did not vote, all presidential candidates who are more involved in campaigning than governing, were Democrats Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden and Republicans John McCain and Sam Brownback.)
Said Feingold, "I am disappointed that we are about to begin the 2008 fiscal year without having enacted any of the appropriations bills for that year. I am even more disappointed that we voted on a continuing resolution that provides tens of billions of dollars to continue the misguided war in Iraq but does not include any language to bring that war to a close. We need to keep the federal government operating and make sure our brave troops get all the equipment and supplies they need, but we should not be giving the President a blank check to continue a war that is hurting our national security."
Full text:
Congress Quietly Approves Billions More for Iraq War
Granted, Senator Feingold is a heckuva guy, but can he bring our troops home all by himself?
Got senators? Call some, if ya got some. Tell 'em you want them to join Russ Feingold's Out-of-Iraq Caucus and follow his lead, no excuses accepted! And while you're at it, thank Senator Feingold for displaying backbone, brains, and leadership.
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