From The Hill:

Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwomen Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and Out of Iraq Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) will tout their legislation tomorrow calling for a withdrawal of U.S. forces in Iraq within six months.

The bill will also prohibit permanent military bases in Iraq. Fair enough. At least some Democrats have finally stepped up and officially proposed what the overwhelming majority of their caucus wants - even if the bill is little more than window dressing.

But Democrats still haven't honestly addressed the consequences of pulling U.S. troops out in six months. What will happen in Iraq, in the broader Middle East, and what impact, if any, will such a move have on U.S. credibility and our long-term security? These aren't insignificant questions, and the Democrats should be willing to address them instead of just holding symbolic votes intended to try and win political points with their base.