No, it says the process started in 2006, nor do I believe Bush was using the information for political purposes as the Democrats are doing. IIRC, this was about tracking terrorists using disposable phones.
...but it's especially troubling to think about Obama having this kind of data on any of the republican primary candidates who used this phone carrier for personal or campaign purposes.
There is no limit to his intents. It's scary.
GOP struggles for PATRIOT Act votes
"House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) offered a stern warning to his fellow lawmakers in a closed conference meeting Wednesday at the Capitol Hill Club: Don’t you dare vote no unless you attend Mueller’s briefing and ask your questions."
Bachmann defends vote for Patriot Act after fielding complaints about government over-reach
"Tea Party favorite Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) on Thursday night spent five minutes on the House floor in an attempt to justify her vote for the Patriot Act, after admitting to receiving significant feedback from her supporters urging her to reject it."