The Blog | Arianna Huffington: Murtha Loses... But It's Still a Victory for Pelosi | The Huffington Post: "...So even though Murtha won't be Majority Leader, he is still the one Democrats need to follow on Iraq -- the clearest, most passionate voice breaking through the cacophony trying to give new life to staying the course or, even worse, upping the ante in Iraq.
And don't shed any tears for Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi. Even though her guy lost, this was still a big win for her. A victory for taking a stand -- and for her leadership. Because that's what real leaders do, they take stands. They listen to their hearts and follow their gut. If you only jump into the fights you're sure you can win -- notches in the W column that will look good on your political resume -- you're a hack, not someone who can move the party and the country forward. It's not about trying to have a spotless record; it's about knowing which battles are worth fighting, whatever the outcome.
It bodes well for Pelosi that she was willing to spend her political capital right off the bat -- especially on the issue that will define her time at the helm. Far too many modern politicians save their political capital until it's lost all its value."
Exactly correct.
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