Out of Iraq in 2006

John Kerry is organizing a big 10 day push, starting with this petition.

I believe that American combat troops should come home from Iraq in 2006 - not the distant future as President Bush does. Furthermore, I believe we must set a May 15th deadline for the Iraqis to form an effective unity government. And, if the Iraqi politicians choose to ignore that deadline, then I believe things will only get worse and we will have no choice but to withdraw immediately.

We want democracy in Iraq, but itÂ’s now the job of Iraqis to build it. Our troops have performed gallantly and heroically. The best way to keep faith with them is to set deadlines for bringing our troops home and getting Iraq on its own two feet. ThatÂ’s the only way to give their sacrifice its best chance of resulting in success.

Apparently, over the next 10 days there will be more things going on. This is combined with a push to can Rumsfeld. While I don't think Rumsfeld will ever be fired by this guy, keeping it in the news is a good thing.