> One unexplicable point remains in the data and that is the presence of 18 Democrats in the Republican group of the 108th Congress.
Dude, check the dates. Two words: Iraq invasion.
Dude, check the dates. Two words: Iraq invasion.
Regardless, they might have voted against the operation but then voted for various smaller bills "supporting the troops", which is an entirely reasonable position.
Over time some that voted for invasion adjusted their stance. This may be why you felt there were a lot of opponents.