WELL, ISN'T THIS RICH - AT 7:09 A.M. ET:  Apparently, even Democrats in Congress are starting to realize that presidential rhetoric isn't enough to solve the problems of the nation.  Fascinating, from The Wall Street Journal:

WASHINGTON -- Top House Democrats raised tensions with the White House on a key foreign policy goal, rebuffing a request for funding to begin closing the U.S. prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

President Barack Obama has sought $80 million to begin the process of closing the controversial detention facility, as part of broader legislation needed to continue funding for the U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Unveiling the House version of war spending bill, House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D., Wisc.) didn't include the funds, complaining that the administration has not yet developed a clear plan to wind down operations at Guantanamo and relocate the detainees, either abroad or in the U.S.

"When they have a plan, they're welcome to come back and talk to us," Mr. Obey said.

COMMENT:  The party-line left in Congress, led by the California delegation, will of course follow Obama anywhere.  But maybe some Dems are waking up the reality that this administration is awfully short on specifics.  And watch what happens when the Obaman Miracle Workers try to run car companies. 

As 2010 approaches, watch for more resistance from some of the congressional Dems elected to Congress in 2008 from moderate districts.  Their survival instinct will take over, and Obama is likely to be less popular as the midterm elections approach.

May 5, 2009