What type of Democrat will it take to clean up the mess in Iraq?

[kentuck]

After Bush leaves and the Republican desert the mess they have made, once again, just like the pattern of history. Will it take a diplomat, a peacemaker, or a strong military type? It won't really matter who it is because the Repubs will give credit to Bush or Reagan or both. It's almost like when somebody marches behind the elephant with a large shovel - the Repubs take credit for inventing the shovel...

[welshTerrier2]

1. it will not take "a Democrat"

it will take the whole Party including each and every one of us ... until the Party as an entity commits itself to fighting against the right-wing machinery without fear of being labeled anti-American or fear of being criticized for "harming the troops", nothing will change ...

our hope should not lie with a candidate or an election ... until we understand that we need to become a "movement" committed to fighting for our beliefs, we will continue to be a minority party with very little control ...

the Democratic Party has been infested with political technocrats who don't understand that a passionate commitment to standing up for our core values trumps "political tweaking and triangulation" everytime ... fortunately, their days are numbered as both center and left are reawakening ... a new unity between them, unencumbered by the DLC's strangehold on money and power, will free a tidal wave of change ...

we cannot wait for a "savior candidate"; we need to build a movement ...

[cbear70]

4. amen!!

[marbuc]

2. Kenny Rogers' Gambler

Someone who knows when to hold 'em, knows when to fold 'em, knows when to walk away, and knows when to run.

[DrJackson]

3. A combination of all 3

Right now I'm starting to think someone like Wes Clark might be the best choice given his experience as Supreme Commander of NATO. Any other ideas?

[Nothing Without Hope]

5. I would like to see Wes Clark as POTUS, VP, or Sec. of Defense. n/t

[ArkDem]

6. You are kidding yourself if you think the US will be out of Iraq

anytime in the next 20 years regardless of the party in power.

[madrchsod]

7. clark ,clinton ,and carter

that would be a real good start on the right road to peace. i don`t see any democrat that could be elected in 08 that could do anything.in fact i really don`t see anyone to solve anything unless they decide not to back the right-wing israeli`s and stop licking the saudi`s asses