Thursday, July 10, 2008

Hillary Votes Against FISA Reform   [Stephen Spruiell]

In the wake of Obama's "yes" vote on FISA reform, I've got a short piece up today recounting a few other instances in which he's run afoul of the liberal netroots. They've had their doubts about him since he was running as a centrist in Iowa, and it hasn't escaped their attention that the candidate they dumped in favor of Barack, Hillary Clinton, voted against FISA reform yesterday:

It's interesting to consider how Clinton would have voted were she the nominee, and there's no way to know now. Why did she vote properly this time? She doesn't have a strong incentive to vote either way this time. She's going to be a very powerful Senator going forward with a substantial PAC and web operation regardless. I wonder why she did this. It's possible she voted this way to embarrass Obama, though it's more likely she just believes that this is a bad bill. Maybe it's heralding a new Clinton who is less cautious and more willing to fight for liberal principles.

Could be. Or maybe it's the same Clinton who still has her eye on the White House and wouldn't think twice about undermining her party's nominee if it helps her.

07/10 08:27 AMShare