Today John Edwards appeared on Ed Schultz and did exactly what you have been asking him to do. His statement was clear and unequivocal. This is a rough transcript, but it's pretty close.
Ed: What are 22 Senators doing voting for this resolution against MoveOn.org, John? Is there a vacuum in leadership among democrats in Washington?
Edwards: "What a colossal waste of time. I mean really. we have a war in Iraq going on and that' what the Senate wastes its time on? What a waste of time."
It gets better below the fold.
Edwards continued:
"The American People gave us a mandate in 2006 to end this war, so I believe we're going to have to use whatever power we have to end the war."
Ed: Would you use the money?
Edwards: "I'd use the money. I'd use whatever procedural lever we have. The american people expect the Democrats who control the Congress to force the president to change course.
Ed: Why this motion then? You don't think they'll pay a political price if they do that?
Edwards: It was just a complete waste of time. Look, Petraeus has a boss. His boss is the Commander in Chief. His boss is George Bush. George Bush got us into this mess. Democrats in Congress need to stand up to George Bush. The American People want us to fight George Bush. Pure and simple.
Ed: You don't think there is a price to use the money, to cut off funing?
Edwards: Well, if they say no funding without a timeline for withdrawal, I do not think there will be a backlash. I do not think so.