Matt Stoller wonders:
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.
Uh-huh. Stephen Spruiell counters:
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.
This article available online at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2008/07/clintons-fisa-vote/214268/
