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November 27, 2007

In Response — Coleman’s lack of action on Iraq speaks louder than words

Brian Melendez

In a recent letter published by The Free Press, Minnesota GOP Chair Ron Carey took aim at Democrats and their position on the war in Iraq.

How ironic. When most Minnesotans want a responsible end to this war, and when Democrats like the First District’s Rep. Tim Walz are working to safely and responsibly redeploy our troops from Iraq, Sen. Norm Coleman continues to stand in the way, supporting this failed president and his war in Iraq.

Coleman was elected in 2002 as a strong supporter of President Bush and the war in Iraq. Not until the war became unpopular did Coleman publicly express doubt.

But express doubt is all that he did. Actions speak louder than words, and when it comes to the war in Iraq, Coleman says one thing but does another.

Despite claiming that it’s time for a change of course, Coleman consistently supported this failed president and the war in Iraq, voting 10 times this year alone against changing course or setting a timeline for bringing troops home.

No matter what he says in front of the cameras, Coleman walks into the Senate and casts vote after vote for what the president wants and against what Minnesotans want.

But Minnesotans need real leadership in Washington — leadership to end this war and to change the direction of our state and our nation.

Unfortunately, Coleman does not provide leadership; he simply follows the orders of the president and vice president who hand-picked him to run for Senate.

Minnesotans are ready to end this war, Sen. Coleman. What are you going to do about it?

Brian Melendez, chair

Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

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