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I'll admit it, he was wrong to do so on principles, but sometimes you win the war by losing a battle. Now I know that goes against the "we can have it all if we just really, really want it all" crowd, but it's true.

The portions of this bill that are the most damaging to free speech will never withstand a Constitutional challenge, so why are we disturbed about them? This is a Pyrrhic victory at best for the Democrats. Look at it this way:

1) Elections coming up. With the Republicans doing even or better than the Democrats on traditional Democratic issues (education, health care, etc.) the Democrats need an issue to scare the voters with. Danged economy is rebounding, so that's a wash. I know! Campaign Finance Reform, George will never sign that or he'll damage his base!

2) CFR bill looks like it will pass both houses of Congress, so the Democrats drool in anticipation. But what!?! Bush sign's it!?!

3) Democrats now have no national issue to run on, and George can say, "Hey, I gave you CFR, but the doggone Supreme Court shot down a bunch of the restrictions."

4) Republicans re-gain the Senate, build a lead in the House, Jeffords is sent to the back of the line, and Bush can push his agenda with gusto.

Now I know many do not like this, but it's the truth. Some have a fear of success, some think all government is contemptable including the one established in the Constitutution, and some just like to complain. Get elected President, then you can veto whatever you like.