keep these names in mind

Mid-term elections are virtually just around the corner. The following list of senators, along with John Kerry and Russ Feingold, had the guts and selflessness to vote correctly for a plan of troop withdrawal:

Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI)

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), co-sponsor

Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL)

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)

Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI)

Sen. James Jeffords (I-VT)

Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA)

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ)

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), co-sponsor

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ)

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)

Yes, there are only 13 votes for this plan. Yes, we have more Senators available to vote. One of two things happened to explain why all Democrats aren't on this list. Either #1 they didn't care enough to show up and vote, or #2 it wasn't in their best political interest to show up and vote along party lines. Either way, I'm ashamed.

MESSAGE SENT TO OUR TROOPS:

Losing votes is more important than you losing your life.