The progressive wing of the Democratic party better get these centrist DLC types back in line soon, or they are going to piss all over Operation Yellow Elephant and the wildly popular Chickenhawk meme:
After months of internal debate and closed-door discussions, Democrats have begun to develop a more aggressive foreign policy that focuses heavily on threats they say are being neglected by the Bush administration, while avoiding taking a contentious stance on Iraq.
Even Democrats who have been associated with liberal positions on international affairs are calling for more troops in uniform, proposing that threats of force be used to stop nuclear weapons programs in Iran and North Korea, and pressing for potential military intervention to ease famine and oppression around the world.
Democrats are also calling for better pay and benefits for soldiers and heightened efforts to protect mass transit and other potential terrorist targets.
The emerging message among Democrats reflects a recognition that winning congressional and presidential elections in the post-Sept. 11 era requires candidates to establish a willingness to use America’s military might and keep the nation safe, according to party leaders and strategists.
Despite pressure from liberal groups calling for a quick exit from Iraq, several of the party’s White House aspirants and congressional leaders are calling for the United States to intensify efforts to bring stability to the nation before troops come home.
Give it a read. Might be seeing the return of the Scoop Jackson wing.