This via Econopundit
During a question-and-answer session with the audience, retired college professor Walter Daum angrily accused Kerry of backing an imperialist policy in Iraq and called on the candidate to demand the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops."You voted for this," Daum shouted. As he spoke, a group stood silently and unfurled a large sign that read, "Kerry take a stand: Troops out now."
"You're not listening," an exasperated Kerry said at one point.
(full article here)
The problem Kerry has is that the Democratic Party has been almost entirely co-opted by neo-Marxists and a coalition of the "disaffected". To get their vote, he would have to do and say things that would shut him out of the general election. He obviously is not willing to do this:
Later, speaking with reporters, Kerry dismissed the notion of withdrawing American forces and indicated that if U.S. generals and other senior officials say they need more troops, he would back such a move. Bush at his news conference Tuesday night said he would support an increase in the military presence in Iraq."I think the vast majority of the American people understand that it's important to not just cut and run," Kerry said. "I don't believe in a cut-and-run philosophy."
And while it is true that the vast majority of the American people do not want the US to cut and run, Kerry's "base" does.
This is likely why Kerry mostly wants to avoid taking positions on the War in Iraq and the War on Terrorism and wants to stick with making the economy an issue.
But as the economy strengthens, Kerry will find the plank he's walking getting shorter and shorter.
