[Enchante]

"if it is Hayden - he confirmation hearings are going to be a constant barrage about "domestic spying" at the NSA"

For sure - but as Rose of Sharon notes above, Hayden proved a very articulate and effective defender of the NSA program recently. Probably nothing can convince all the psychotics, but he should put on a strong show for the public and for those in Congress whose minds aren't totally made up.

[oceanview]

I agree that Hayden is a good choice.