Democrats say war is lost.
Why on earth is this considered "news?"
As with others, Reid's relief is palpable. The Democrats were initially terrified that progress was being made in Baghdad, which would explain why they immediately tried to cut funding for the war, long before any reasonable conclusion could have been made about the long-term results of a major change in tactics and strategy.
"I believe the war at this stage can only be won diplomatically, politically and economically."
Words lined up in a row that mean nothing, and he knows it. Diplomacy, politics, and economics are currently failing spectacularly in the Middle East, Iran, Pakistan, and--to date--North Korea.