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Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:00 AM

Today's coverup of surveillance crimes and Barack Obama

The Democratic nominee's support for this bill speaks volumes about what he is and isn't.

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  • Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:02 PM

    Barack Obama

    Only two things can be surmised from Obama's volte face on the FISA bill: he's an unprincipled weasel or Presidential hopefuls must sell the office to gain the office. Shame on the Democrats for supporting this egregious legislation. Shame on us for failing to stop it.

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