Reply #5: You go to Congress with the Democratic Party you have

[Kagemusha]

Not the one you wish existed after a decade of grassroots reform.

I know, I know, it's grating, but he's 72. Focus on the man or woman who will replace him for a fresh face on abortion issues.

The blunt fact is, he's being considered because he's close to the military elements that are dissatisfied with the conduct of the war in Iraq. It is no small thing... (Oh and he's backed Pelosi personally in the recent past and he's her man.)