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Handy voter's guide

In case you were wondering, Some Bay Area Democrats may oppose Iraq attack. I know -- this is about as shocking as finding Michigan lawmakers coming out in favor of automobiles.

Rep. Barbara Lee of Oakland stood alone last September, casting the only "no" vote when the House gave President Bush backing for the war against terrorists. But now several of her Bay Area Democratic colleagues say they'll join her stance if Bush seeks a resolution authorizing military action against Iraq.

Take notes for November. Make a special effort to note this walking advertisement for term limits:

"Barbara Lee had it right," said Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, a 15-term congressman who voted with the president last September. "I'm sorry I voted for the resolution."

That's not war with Iraq he's discussing; that was the resolution empowering Bush to act against Al Qaeda.
posted by David Nieporent at 9/20/2002 04:56:00 AM |