February 15, 2006
Pelosi's Double Talk
Says unity will be "drumbeat across America", then divides caucus on Iraq
WASHINGTON In one sentence, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi claims to be building the necessary Democrat unity to present their still non-existent 2006 message, but in the very next breath, Pelosi says that on the most important national security issue our nation faces today War in Iraq there are only two positions: stay the course or surrender.
According to Bloomberg News, Pelosi said that Democrats need "'a unified message' that will 'create a drumbeat across America.'"
In the very same article, however, Pelosi undermines any attempts at a message.
"Pelosi defended her endorsement of [John] Murtha's initiative, saying 'There are only two plans. You either go with President Bush, or you go with Jack Murtha. Everything in between is a conversation.'" (Bloomberg News, 2/15/06)
Perhaps someone should mention that to Rahm Emanuel and the Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee. DCCC Chair Emanuel noted that, "Jack Murtha went out and spoke for Jack Murtha." As for Iraq policy, Emanuel added: "At the right time, we will have a position."(Washington Post, 11/18/05)
"Nancy Pelosi may continue to say that an Iraq position won't be included in a party platform, but by offering only two options, she's staking out the Democrat position: surrender and cut-and-run," National Republican Congressional Committee Communications Director Carl Forti said.
"The only Democrat drumbeat will be the resounding thud when Pelosi s surrender message fails to resonate with voters. "
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