"A few years ago he was making anti-war statements along with Nancy Pelosi"
Yes he was, about 2 years ago he said the exact same thing and nobody cared. Murtha is a tool - but was not usable till Sheehan died out.
"Murtha is a tool.."
Yes, and he also appears to be feeling the effects of senility. A few days ago, even Chris Matthews, on a hardball show, found him to be too disconnected and verbose. He brought gadgets with him to illustrate his points, such as a brown paper bag with five single dollar bills that someone supposedly shoved into his hadns and admonished him to give to some "worthy" Murtha cause. Matthews listened to him more that he does anyone else without interruption, but it was difficult for him.