"Murtha tells City Club the war is lost"

Jack Murtha, that Representative of Pennsylvania that the left would like you to believe used to be a war hawk, has declared that the Iraq war is lost.

Murtha, in true war hero fashion also outlined his beliefs on Iran, the nuclear power wannabe that has threatened to wipe Israel of the map, has supported international terrorism for years (much of it against US targets,) is currently underwriting terrorist attacks in Iraq, is showcasing new weapons systems in provocative war games, is threatening to cut off oil from the Persian Gulf, and who is demanding that the IAEA allow it to pursue its nuclear program without interference.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer (h/t to Right Nation):

Murtha took questions from several luncheon attendees who worried that Bush may be planning to invade Iran. The ranking and longtime member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee nearly shouted, "we will not" be entering Iran.

Murtha has to be considered a favorite to become Secretary of Defenseless should Russ Feingold succeed in the 2008 Presidential election.