The Washington Times reports that “Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle yesterday retreated from his criticism of President Bush for calling Iran, Iraq and North Korea an ‘axis of evil’ in the war on terrorism.”

‘What I said was that I think it is important for us to stand united in our determination to reduce the tension and to deal directly with these three countries,’ Mr. Daschle said, backing away from remarks that even some of his top lieutenants did not support.

‘There is no difference between myself and the president on the importance that we all put on dealing directly with these three countries,’ he said.

Well, “no difference” other than that the president remains wedded to clarity and resolve, whereas you’, Tom, have changed positions more often than a Bangkok whore hoping for a $1000 tip…

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