I guess Rummy would refer to them as "quaint and old-fashioned" Senators. It's sad it has taken them so long to break with a trumped up war plan based on ideological, not factual, grounds. Sad that they have supported this complete failure of an administration. They can finally see that the rubber-stamp, lapdog Republicans are going to spend the next 40 years in the political wilderness for worshiping false idols.

Are these Republicans "cutting and running"? Or did 100 more American deaths somehow change the equation?

as the November 2008 elections draw nearer, senior Republicans' true feelings will come to the fore. Now that the timing is right,
these Chickenhawks will abandon their Chickenhawk President and VP...now that over
4,000 US troops have died. How many died, in Gulf War #1, in order to bring "freedom to Kuwait"? Women still are not allowed to drive, much less vote, in Kuwait.

Is there anything else than a lapdog Republican?? Look where this administration has taken us. All time lows for world respect,foreign policy,energy conservation, we are in a war we should not have gotten into. We have blatent outright disregard for laws. Republicans, what role models to look up to.

Here's how to "draw down" our occupation of Iraq: IMPEACH THIS ADMIN!!

I won't be impressed until they sign up for that. Support HR333!

Is there anything else than a lapdog Republican?? Look where this administration has taken us. All time lows for respect in the World,foreign policy,energy conservation,health care cost are out of control, and we are in a war we should never have gotten into.

Our current administration will not follow the laws as written and then use the law to pardon convicted criminal cronies. Goes to show that Libby really was the "fall" guy.

I think some Republicans have finally realized the GOP will not protect them and they are deserting a sinking ship!!

Just as Tom Toles predicted, Bush supporters will soon be limited to "a few dead-enders".

For the everlasting internet record I must note that when Ron Paul made the same kinds of comments in the debates, he hardly received a mention in the media. Also, he is not even mentioned in this article and he is a Republican Presidential candidate!

These senators are finally doing the right thing. I can only wonder if it's out for the good of the country, or to salve sore consciences, or just plain self-preservation. But finally.

Not giving Bush what he wants is going to become a habit!

It's so warm an cozy in here. It's nice to all think alike!

Re-election time, the past has shown that the "leaders" will say/do anything to get re-elected.
All I can say is America.......WAKE UP!!!

Some more rats jumping the sinking ship !

While I wouldn't call members of either party great role models, the list of blatantly wrong deeds by this administration are more than can easily be tracked anymore. How do we sell democracy to the less enlightened of the Earth when we cannot muster the will to make ours the government by and for the people??

Our biggest problem is a short memory. The Republicans are where they are because the country was fed up with the "Clinton Joke" of leadership. Frankly, I think it's ripe for a third party takeaway election. If one thing is clear it's this .... Americans are just about as sick of Americans as are the rest of the world.

More than a little dissappointed that we don't seem to be able to win a war. The fact is, whether one believes in the reasons behind our presence in Iraq or not. . . we're not winning it. I find that not only worrysome. . .I find it ridiculous.

If we're going to declare war, we must be prepared to win it. . . no matter what. If not, we shouldn't be in it at all. To win we must be dedicated to our strong suit. Technology. Few if any soldiers on the ground till the enemy surrenders. All of them. And when soldiers DO hit the ground, send enough.

As proof becomes evident, include insurgent States. The destruction in such a war would be horrendous. It should be known to every man woman and child that it would be horrendous. People should do absolutely all that can be done to avoid it. That should always be the case. Innocent people die in war. But if it's going to be WAR. . .then do it efficiently, get it done and move on.

An absolutely lousy showing for the greatest World power on earth. Among other things, Bush is a lousy Commander and Chief.

More than a little dissappointed that we don't seem to be able to win a war. The fact is, whether one believes in the reasons behind our presence in Iraq or not. . . we're not winning it. I find that not only worrysome. . .I find it ridiculous.

If we're going to declare war, we must be prepared to win it. . . no matter what. If not, we shouldn't be in it at all. To win we must be dedicated to our strong suit. Technology. Few if any soldiers on the ground till the enemy surrenders. All of them. And when soldiers DO hit the ground, send enough.

As proof becomes evident, include insurgent States. The destruction in such a war would be horrendous. It should be known to every man woman and child that it would be horrendous. People should do absolutely all that can be done to avoid it. That should always be the case. Innocent people die in war. But if it's going to be WAR. . .then do it efficiently, get it done and move on.

An absolutely lousy showing for the greatest World power on earth. Among other things, Bush is a lousy Commander and Chief.

Bunch of sheep. What happened to leadership? These people all just follow the changing political winds instead of focusing on and executing a solution. This is why our country no matter how large our military or our economy, is weak. The same people who chanted blindly for Bush 5 years ago are now just as blindly chanting against him.

My suggestion to all the members of this absolute mass of knowledge would be to go to youtube and look Bezmenov. Talk about party line! you guys will love it!!

This is BULL. If Domenici is not for immediate troop pullout or cutting off of funds then he is just another flip-flopping Republican jumping on the popular anti-war band wagon. He's trying to save his butt with an election year coming up.

When will the yankee's relize we are not fighting a war, a war is nation agains't
nation they are fighting agains't the litle people of Iraq and getting the there re-end wipped.

When will the yankee's relize we are not fighting a war, a war is nation agains't
nation they are fighting agains't the litle people of Iraq and getting the there re-end wipped.

All Susan Collins (R-ME) had to do was avoid making a mistake in order to get re-elected - however co-sponsoring this bill looks like that mistake. It should make her re-election more difficult.

Unlikely that Republicans joining democrats could lead to anything like an effective policy for measuarable results. It is truly amzing to me that England will do anything to snuff out terrorists, and we simply want to "feel better" right now and go home. The price for this leadership vacuum in Congress is far worse than worrying about what the White House will do.

Unlikely that Republicans joining democrats could lead to anything like an effective policy for measuarable results. It is truly amzing to me that England will do anything to snuff out terrorists, and we simply want to "feel better" right now and go home. The price for this leadership vacuum in Congress is far worse than worrying about what the White House will do.

It seems to me that after nearly 2 full terms of the bush whitehouse that they have backed, these senior republican members are running scared. I think they see the writing on the wall. It seems that many of these senior senators have ignored their constiuents on the iraq issue. Now the election is coming up in less than 18 months, and they see that their senatorial positions at stake.

Besides, since they have backed the bush whitehouse blindly for his first and most of his second terms, they realize that since his popularity is low, anyone near him, will be politically attached to him.

It seems to me that after nearly 2 full terms of the bush whitehouse that they have backed, these senior republican members are running scared. I think they see the writing on the wall. It seems that many of these senior senators have ignored their constiuents on the iraq issue. Now the election is coming up in less than 18 months, and they see that their senatorial positions at stake.

Besides, since they have backed the bush whitehouse blindly for his first and most of his second terms, they realize that since his popularity is low, anyone near him, will be politically attached to him.

Of course, Domenici IS up for reelection so his sudden willingness to stand up against this weak and hopeless strategy is really no surprise. His attempt to shift the blame to the Iraqi government, instead of accepting responsibility for his own complicity in this horrific occupation, proves that he hasn't suddenly grown a backbone...he just wants to keep his cushy job. Too little, too late, and far too full of s_it to be believed.

What I don't understand, is that everyone that has commented on this article thinks that the only and best solution is to pick up our bat and go home because we don't like the bully in the backyard.The BULLY is coming to get us, they are already making their way in Europe. Doesn't anyone watch the news anymore? Do you think that AlQueda is going to not come here next? You are nuts. As for "leadership" abandoning the "plan", I thought leadership was suppose to "lead". I don't see any of these supposed "leaders", whether Dem or Rep. "leading" I just see alot of HOT AIR>

As a New Mexican who has voted against Domenici and Heather Wilson for several elections and who has detested their huge support of the Iraq war and George Bush for the past four years, it seems completely ludicrous that Domenici is now about facing on the Iraq war mismanagement. His actions are completely transparent towards his and Heather Wilson's reelection bids in 2008. I am gratified however that they feel the need to eat large crow in their hopefully unsuccessful bids for reelection. New Mexicans throw them out!

Senator Domenici's change is an indication that those who study the situation are moving toward Ron Paul's position.

Pete Domenici didn't have problem losing 4,000 American lives in Iraq....but he's not about to risk his job over it.

This bill, S.1545, does not appear to call for redeployment of troops as the Washington Post has said. Note the language: "all United States combat brigades not necessary for force protection COULD be redeployed from Iraq by the first quarter of 2008" excepting certain force protection and training, etc.

This bill is called the "Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007",

Domenici's timing is STRICTLY self-preservation..... Sad, that it is taking so many "Chickenhawk" republicans, so very long, to oppose this unnecessary war....!!!
They procrastinate, and lie, while our soldiers die...!!!
PITIFUL, REALLY PITIFUL.... I hope the electorate REMEMBERS who supported this war, and who had the moral courage to oppose it...!!! I have MORE respect for John McCain, even though he's totally out of his freakin' mind, than most of the other congressmen (and women) who are supporting Bush, just to be a "good soldier..!!!" As IF a Chickenhawk, has any real idea of what being a soldier in Iraq,
really is about...!!!
BRING OUR MEN AND WOMEN HOME NOW, AND END THIS MINDLESS SLAUGHTER...!!!

Dreamer: Hey, you noticed!

Domenici, Collins, Alexander, Salazar, etc., are now officially to be referred to as "Commies," and blacklisted. Dick Cheney.

Senator Domenici's change is an indication that those who study the situation are moving toward Ron Paul's position.

Cross-dressing? Or was that Ru Paul?

Standard CYA legislation from the rats deserting Bush's sinking ship!

Awesome! let's stand guard around this cage of hungry feral pit bulls , wild cats, and badgers... You know, to make certain no terrorists invade said cage and "start some stuff" with the residents....nope I think the terrorists will be well suited to sit back and watch our unbalanced load of laundry shake itself apart...

Seriously! I think that the legislature plays darts to determine what they do next....

*throws dart*
THWOK "The president"
THWOK "and the Chair of the Senate Arms committee"
THWOK "will come out in support of..."
THWOK "Free Kitten Thursdays, "
THWOCK "and Canadian disarmament..."

As my old pal Jerry "ain't nuthin but a "G." thing " Hope would say : That this is the stupid tax for electing a "change guvmint " and I hope that the "change party" get what exactly their asking for.

Seriously though, who didn't expect this?! It's coming into elections, and IRAQ is a real deal breaker for most of their constituencies. Lest we forget that the legislature is made of career politicians interested in saving their job... If the polls told them that wearing a dress and speaking like Brett Butler would save them from the chopping block; I think they'd do it. I certainly wouldn't expect them to "do the right thing" republican or democrat, there are very few that anxiously engaged in the real work of running the country. Most of them are pretty teeth, well quaffed hair, slightly above average orators interested in drawing a 6 figure income for working for 8 months out of a year...

DEAD WRONG, YOU ALL. YANKEES WERE CRIMINALS THEN AND CRIMINALS NOW, SOME BREED NEVER CHANGES.

I'm really delighted that the "moderate" Republicans are finally separating from the Administration and proposing a different strategy for Iraq. Senator Domenici wisely recognized the severe loss of the lives of men and women from his state, New Mexico, as well as the rest of the US, as a result of a war that seems to get worse, rather than better. I hope that Representative Heather Wilson, who has already confronted President Bush concerning the Iraq war strategy, will back Senator Domenici, and mobilize other House Republicans to do the same.

"DEAD WRONG, YOU ALL. YANKEES WERE CRIMINALS THEN AND CRIMINALS NOW, SOME BREED NEVER CHANGES."
"When will the yankee's relize we are not fighting a war,"

What does a baseball team have to do with anything being discussed on this blog? And since when did 'against' require an apostrophe?
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Ms Miller says "Senator Domenici wisely recognized the severe loss of the lives..."

Nice attempt to spin Domenici's about face, but what he wisely recognized was that his hapless backing of an incompetent administration was going to cost him his job. For the sake of argument, lets pretend he did change his mind because of the lives lost... why, Why, WHY, would it take him so freakin' long to start caring? Your devotion to the Senator from New Mexico, Ms Miller, is in some ways admirable, but his sudden reversal is as transparent as it is self-serving. I truly, honestly feel pity for those who for whatever reason aren't capable of recognizing that, and I sincerely hope that there aren't many voters in New Mexico who are that gullible.

Embroiled in the US Attorneys scandal as he is, and looking at a difficult reelection, Pete Domenici's sudden conversion is deeply suspicious http://havenworks.com/us/attorneys http://havenworks.com/people/a-z/d/domenici-pete-vichi

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I count 12 Rep votes in the senate - 2 from Maine, 2 from NH, one from Ind. Tenn., Iowa, Hegel, Ohio, Ore., Warner, Kansas, Utah , that's 13 plus 49 Dems (exclude) Conn is 60 is it not? For the study group (Gates was on the commission) to plan to be out of major combat by Spring 2008 - to save the election in November for some Reps

I've already written senile Sen. Pete that his decision was way past due and just to get himself prepared for the 2008 election. I loved your quip about Heather Wilson, "Pete's disciple". You hit it right on the head. However, Pete will continue in his post till he dies because of the "good ole' boy club" here in NM. I hope the Democrats can put up someone who is able to challenge Heather not just sling mud as their former candidate did. I didn't vote for either of them as I found them both not worthy of my vote. I wanted to put my dog's name in but there was no place for write ins.

Regardless of the reasons why the United States chose to invade Iraq or even why a US presence remains there today, it is clear that the Bush Administration is putting too many of its resources--OUR resources-- into remaining there. To date, the war has cost over $340 billion dollars--money which could have been spent much more wisely and with better end results. It is estimated, for example, that the expenditure of a mere $19 billion would eliminate starvation and malnutrition worldwide. In a time when the current defense budget is $522 billion, the goal of eradicating world hunger is clearly well within reach. Thus, it is clear that the occupation of Iraq needs to end, and it needs to end now without regard to what this will do to United States interest in Iraq's oil. There are simply much more important issues that need to be addressed.

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