Independence Fence?

From the Washington Post Clinton Gives Lieberman A Lesson in Independence seems to be of more portent than the pre-primary prediction that the Lieberman Lamont race would be a watershed for Democrats or knocking them off the fence on the Iraq war. I had been reticent about jumping on that bandwagon with enthusiasm, and it was probably due to the double standard or rather nuance that others had in their positions.

President Clinton points out "...there were almost no Democrats who agreed with his position, which was, 'I want to attack Iraq whether or not they have weapons of mass destruction.' "
That is the fence that is hard to ride.

But the more important point that should be made is that Republicans are cutting and running. If only the Republicans would back off every state like it has Connecticut:
"We are not making any endorsement in Connecticut," said White House press secretary Tony Snow. "The Republican Party of Connecticut has suggested that we not make an endorsement in that race and so we're not."
Give all Americans a choice between a Democrat and a Non-Republican, and make law and order and national security the issues while they are at it.