10 years later, does it still matter? [View all]

Or should it matter? Meaning the infamous vote?


One argument it mars some Dems' overall records of achievements and future accomplishments. The other, is that there were other reasons, but is the who got it right/wrong still important now?

During these times, Kennedy is really missed; not because of the vote, but he was a Senior ally for Kerry (would be proud that he got tapped as Sec. Of State), and would have helped Obama's second-term agenda move forward despite the blatant obstruction.

On edit: The "mars record" comment was in relation to what Will Pitt said in a thread about Kerry becoming SOS, saying that the vote left a "dark stain" on his record, but he should do fine.

Can President Obama or Congress repeal this, if so that would be a start.