Daschle cools on plaudits for '9/11' - The Washington Times:

Daschle cools on plaudits for '9/11' - The Washington Times: "As one of the most strident and unceasing critics of Mr. Bush and the war in Iraq, Mr. Moore - and his movie critical of the war - has become something of an awkward problem for Democratic politicians.
Though he relentlessly attacks Mr. Bush for the handling of the war, presidential hopeful John Kerry has not seen the movie and said he has no plans to do so.
Asked this week by CNN's Larry King show why he hadn't seen the movie, Mr. Kerry said, 'I've watched it for the last four years.'
'But you haven't seen it put together like Moore put it together,' countered Mr. King.
'I've got it put together in my head, Larry, and I know why I'm running for president,' Mr. Kerry replied. 'I believe we can do better.'
In his movie, Mr. Moore goes beyond criticizing the war and portrays the administration as warmongers no better than the terrorists they pursue. His movie also depicts Mr. Bush as a dolt more interested in golfing than governing.

All of this spells trouble for Democrats, many of whom attended the Washington premiere of "Fahrenheit 9/11," but who face American voters whose political views aren't neccessarily in line with those of Mr. Moore.
"The typical patriotic, hard-working South Dakotan would be appalled by this movie and that Tom Daschle lent credibility to the movie by going to its premiere," Mr. Wadhams said. "


By Charles Hurt
THE WASHINGTON TIMES