Per bowtie boy, Senator Brownback, just back from Iraq, is against

[babylonsister]

the 'escalation'. I think it's important to keep track of what the rethugs are thinking for future reference. Sounds like the party is a bit divided. ;-)

[LSparkle]

1. Somebody tell CNN/Faux/et al. -- 'DIVIDED REPUBLICANS"!!!

All I've seen -- even since the election -- is "divided" Democrats (B.S.!).

[originalpckelly]

2. HOLY FUCK! He's like Mr. Conservative!

:wow:

This means Bush is toast. I remember hearing Trent Lott say he was against a surge!

:wow:

[deminks]

3. Link, and homework

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/01/10/breaking-brownback-r-ks-opposes-bush-escalation/

BREAKING: Brownback opposes Bush escalation.We’re keeping track of where every member of Congress stands on escalation — but we need your help. Call your members of Congress (800-614-2803), ask their position, then email their response to:

[e-mail]

[babylonsister]

5. Thanks, deminks, and for the record, I think Brownback is still in Iraq.

I did google breaking news a few times, but didn't find anything on his decision.

[fob]

8. "bush escalation" Hmmmm. How's about we call it

BUSHCALATION!

[deminks]

9. Good one, heh, heh.

:thumbsup:

[natrat]

4. string pullers use this as an issue to separate from bush

and maintain some support

[atommom]

6. That's good news. Brownback is from the fundie wing of the party,

and up to now they've been supportive of the war. If he's turning against it now, others will probably follow. Maybe he's thinking about his presidential aspirations now...

[babylonsister]

7. It could also be, since he's over there, he's being told some truth

and seeing things most aren't privy to. I imagine that's what happened to Coleman.

[atommom]

10. Brownback seems to have more curiosity about other countries

than many other RW types. But it's rare for him to stick his neck out and oppose the Prez. I think he's trying to distance himself a bit, in preparation for his own run.

I'm still uneasy about him as a candidate. I'd like to think he's too far "out there" (too radical, too reactionary, too religious) to stand a chance, but it's hard to say anymore. :shrug: