DVT notes that even the Argus Leader, Senator Daschle's most influential cheerleader, castigated him for his comments on the eve of the Iraq war. Below is a picture of the March 19, 2003 Argus Leader editorial:
After the firestorm over Daschle's comments, Daschle said that he had "no idea when I said them what the timing of the military operation would be." That is patently false. Just look at what he said in the same speech:
“I’m going to the White House this afternoon and I have a pretty good understanding, a pretty good idea what was I’m going to hear. I’m saddened, saddened that this president failed so miserably at diplomacy that we’re now forced to war. Saddened that we have to give up one life because this president couldn’t create the kind of diplomatic effort that was so critical for our country. But we will work and we had do all that we can to get through this crisis like we’ve gotten through so many.
Daschle's timing was impeccable. What he didn't foresee was that the entire country would be outraged by his impeccable timing.
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