Reply #37: But to take back power from Republicans it does indeed matter

[Tom Rinaldo]

Because part of what will help shift a few key votes from the Republican to Democratic Party is a growing perception that the Democrats know where we are, know how we got there, know where we have to get to next, and know what path to take to get us there from here. Yes, no Democratic plan for Iraq will be enacted by the Bush Government, but Democrats having a unity plan that such a broad range of our Congressional leaders signed off on supports the perception that the Democratic Party is fundamentally united and ready to lead America forward. That will help us win a few more votes and a few more seats in November, and if we win enough seats we regain the majority in one or both houses of Congress and can initiate Congressional Hearings and provide real over sight to the Bush Administration. And that is the next step that we need to take to get us out of this mess, which is why having this plan is so important.