But the public is war weary and needs a break. With the exception of Ron Paul and Huckabee, all the republican candidates seem to be very much intent on continuing the war as it has progressed if indeed not escalate to some extent. Just because it is not the first and last word out of their mouths at every turn does not reduce their comitmtment but acknowledges where things are for the majority of voters right now. Bread and butter issues both related and unrelated to the conflict are in the minds of most.
Anyways, the given example of my candidate, and many others here at FR, Fred Thompson is clear as to what he wants to do. Indeed it seems he wants to re assert the case, something that sadly the Bush administration has not done a great job on, despite being very correct in most of their actions to date.
As far as the initial subject, John McCain, while he has a good if not excellent stance on the WOT, others have one as well without the problems on a number of other Conservative issues that cause concern among a vast majority on Free Republic. They also do not have the risk to the GOP of having an outburst during the General Election that could leave the party high and dry. This is of concern among many at the RNC.
Thank you. You make our point very well.