Agreed. But IMO, the vultures will do just as much damage if he vetoes it, if not more. Bush will never win with the press, nor will any conservative. They should factor the media out this decision.
Look at the political calculus here. Bush signs it and the most vile part(the ad bans 60 days before an election) by previous SCOTUS precedant is thrown out.
That I agree with. In fact, in the end this law could benefit the GOP. But I'll still be just as upset.
The issue is dead. It will not raise it's ugly head again and Bush doesn't hand an issue to the dems.
Like I said, that's probably what they were saying the last time SCOTUS struck down a CFR law, in 1976. This issue will come back regardless, as soon as a power-hungry arrogant b****** like McCain takes office.
With a veto of CFR, the President would have a united and enthusiastic defense from his supporters.
These supporters would include Free Republic, Rush Limbaugh, the majority of GOP senators and GOP representatives, GOP activists at the grass roots level, and conservative public figures.
I'll take that team over Dan Rather, Peter Jennings, the NYT, and the WashPost every time.