Queer Coloradan congressional candidate Jared Polis announced that he'll spend Thanksgiving in Iraq. Says the Democrat blasting Democrat:

The war in Iraq is the most important issue facing Americans and the Congress.

I am traveling to Iraq over the Thanksgiving Holiday to let the soldiers know how appreciative Coloradans are for their brave service.

I hope my trip with also provide the people of Colorado with a clear understanding of what is happening in Iraq and the situations we are facing there.

In addition to touring Baghdad, Polis will take a jaunt over to Jordan.