Where I Call Out Oliver Willis on the Blue Dogs

Willis suggests that the campaigns against the Bush Dogs Dems is a waste of resources, and we should focus on places like Donna Edward's challenge to Al Wynne.

He is completely wrong.

The "Bush Dog" Challenge is almost entirely about the war. There are other issues in the mix, but the war is the 800 pound gorilla in the room, and getting out of Iraq is a winner for Democrats, as the overwhelming majority of Americans, including Republicans want us out now.

They are pushing this position out of cowardice and stupidity, and getting them back on track serves to strengthen, not weaken the Democratic hold on their seats.

In addition, letting them be stupid and craven without consequence serves to destroy what is already pathetically weak Democratic party discipline.