1960's redux

The Wall Street Journal's editorial page is correct in pointing out the Lamont primary victory is a blow to the war on Islamism and confirms that the Democrats are embracing a policy of defeat which could eventually preclude them from power for a generation.

In a better world, the U.S. war on terror, at its core, would be bipartisan. That world was what Joe Lieberman's politics represented. That world is dead. Democratic support for the Republican administration's plans to fight these terrorists is down to about zero. This means the Democrats must have a plan of their own to defeat terror. Every Republican running for office at every level this fall should force his opponent to describe it. And if they aren't certain about the details, they can call Ned Lamont.

However I can not bring myself to indulge in the glee that many on the right are feeling about this. As Newt Gingrich points out today we are talking about the potential loss of an American city. If a war weary electorate empowers the current radical crop of Dems this fall they will continue to place obstacles in the path of victory. Buying the precious couple years Iran needs to complete the bomb. Hopefully Lieberman can win as an independent sending a message to the moveon.org crowd that the bulk of the American people are not with them.