CAN’T WIN IF YOU DON’T DISAGREE. I’m sensitive to concerns that there are some districts out there where a robust anti-war stance would create problems for Democrats in the fall. On the other hand, as this story indicates there are some GOP incumbents — like Chris Shays — for whom the war is their major vulnerability. But you can’t take full advantage of that weakness unless you’re really prepared to differentiate yourself with an anti-war message.
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–Matthew Yglesias
