This evening, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois voted in favor of SB 2206, known infamously around these parts as the "Capitulation Bill".
Senator Barack Obama voted his conscience: He says "No" to unfettered, no-timetables spending on the Iraq occupation without any accountability required of the Bush administration! Just now in: Senator Clinton has also voted "No".
I called and faxed both Senators' offices over the past couple of days, urging a "No" vote. I greatly admire both of my Senators and wish that Senator Durbin had not voted in favor of the bill.
But I am extremely heartened that Senator Obama did not follow his political mentor's lead in this vote.
Senator Biden: Aye
Senator Clinton: NAY
Senator Dodd: Nay
Senator Obama: NAY
Thank you for voting your conscience, Senator Obama. Thank you to Senator Clinton and to Senator Dodd for showing spine, as well.
Sorry, Senator Biden. It was good while it lasted.
Thank you.
Now, let's work on getting out of this occupation once and for all.