Tides within a Party

As the Captain's Quarters shows, 25 Democratic senators refused to condemn the vile attack on the men and women of our military. But as much of a political wedge as the vote was, it helped point out the different tides driving the Democratic party. On one hand, MoveOn.org-esque groups supply funds for much of the party on the condition that the recipients remain loyal to their ludicrous platform. Hence why 25 members opposed today's resolution. But it gives me some hope at least that some fraction of the party remains beholden to the people they represent. Regardless of how you feel about Iraq, and I am no hawk, American's don't want personal attacks on our men and women in uniform. At lest some Democrats get that. In fact I think most do. But unfortunately 25 either are as wacky as the lefties, or just spineless to stand up against their cash cow.
It's about time the Democratic party bucked up and said enough is enough or they'll just as quickly lose the gains they got last fall. Supporting our military should be something we aspire to as a unified country. Again, regardless about how you feel the administration has used our combat troops, the least we can do is have some respect for those who put their blood on the line for you and I.