Jay beat me to it, drawing together the Globe Ideas piece by David Greenberg on Democratic infighting over foreign policy philosophies and Joan Vennochi's take on the Bush team's low standings over how it handled (and is handling) Iraq (among other things.)

In an alternate universe the Democrats are kicking butt right now. In this one, they're still trying to figure out where they stand. Talk about missed opportunities.

Jay is optimistic about Iraq. I'm less so. But I agree with him that we should support whatever progress the Iraqis make in forming a government.