Pelosi's visit to Syria was the latest challenge to the White House by congressional Democrats, who are taking a more assertive role in influencing policy in the Middle East and the Iraq war.
Or who will be Smith to Reid's John Corrill?
The White House quickly pointed out Reid’s comments of barely four
months ago: “We’re not going to do anything to limit funding or cut off funds,”
he said then. And a White House spokeswoman lamented the “shifting sands” among Democrats over the war spending measure.It’s clear Reid’s trying to send a message. But at the moment the troops are the ones getting sand kicked in their faces.
