By the way...

…if this is your biggest problem with Maria...

For me, Iraq is not the litmus test issue. The litmus test issue was her vote in favor of S. 256, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005...

…you should take some comfort from this...

Vote Summary

Question: On Passage of the Bill (S. 256 As Amended )
Vote Number: 44
Vote Date: March 10, 2005, 06:12 PM
Required For Majority: 1/2
Vote Result: Bill Passed
Measure Number: S. 256 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 )
Measure Title: A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

Cantwell (D-WA), Nay

There sure are a lot of realities going around these days.