Cowboys need lawyers, too.

by Kagro X

Mon Oct 15, 2007 at 08:48:28 AM PDT

The playbook for the Republican FISA fear-fest is out, and can you guess what kind of bull they have cooked up this time?

Subscription-only Roll Call sez:

Republicans are planning to use the kidnapping and subsequent murder of three U.S. soldiers in Iraq earlier this year to put a "human face" on the issue, the House staffer explained. According to this aide, while Democrats' arguments about privacy may resonate with some voters, Republicans believe using real-world examples of how a weak FISA has put U.S. troops in danger will help galvanize public support for their position.