Gard, McCormick candidates forGreen's 'Victory in Iraq' caucus?

Craig Gilbert's Sunday Journal Sentinel story looked at the field in the 8th Congressional District, where there is an open seat because Green is running for governor.

Republicans John Gard and Terri McCormick on the increasingly unpopular war in Iraq:

Gard, the GOP state Assembly speaker, said he doesn't second-guess going to war and supports Bush's policies there.

"Is every decision correct? Probably not (and) all of us would love to see this get done as soon as possible," said Gard, while adding:

"I think it's important for Americans to stand with their troops, to stand unified as a country in the effort, and to make sure you don't cut and run. . . . God help us if we ever run a war based on a poll."

McCormick said she would like to "hasten" the exit from Iraq.

"None of us like to be nation-builders. That's not necessarily characteristic of the Republican Party, either," she said.

But she said she didn't think it was appropriate for Congress to call for troop withdrawals.

Green has been one of the biggest cheerleaders for the war. Left unanswered was the big question: Would Gard or McCormick be members of the "Victory in Iraq" caucus started by Green? Wanna bet by this time next year they are talking about everything but Iraq?