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The first sign that the DCCC is worried about the 1st Congressional District

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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued a news release asking where Republican state senator Dick Day stands on Iraq. The DCCC's main purpose is to protect incumbents like DFL Congressman Tim Walz. Day, of Owatonna, announced last week that he intends to take on Walz.

Here's the DCCC release:

Will Dick Day Stand Up for Change in Iraq or Stay the Course?

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today continues its debate on a resolution supporting our troops and opposing President Bush’s decision to escalate troops in Iraq. State Senator Dick Day, a candidate for Congress, has not yet told the people of the 1st District of Minnesota whether they support the resolution or is a Rubber Stamp for the President’s misguided Iraq policy.

“In November, the American people sent Congress a clear message: change direction in Iraq,” said Jennifer Crider, Communications Director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. “Why hasn't Dick Day taken a stand on the President’s misguided escalation policy instead of sitting on the sidelines? The people of Minnesota’s 1st District deserve to know whether Dick Day will represent them or will he just be another Rubber Stamp for the President.”

The House resolution simply says:

Congress and the American People will continue to support and protect the members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving or who have served bravely and honorably in Iraq. Congress Disapproves of the decision of President George W. Bush announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.

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UPDATE:

It appears that the DCCC added Walz to their "frontline." The Fix has the analysis.