Obama Testing the Boundaries of his Base

Barrack Obama is making a safe and calculated bet that his base will endure his shift on position on FISA legislation. His pivot on his position more closely aligns him with the White House and is in direct opposition to his original and ongoing opposition of the legislation that would provide immunity to telecommunications companies who participated in illegal wiretaps ordered by the Bush administration.

During the Democratic primaries, Obama actually threatened a Senate filibuster to combat the advance of the bill. This shift is a clear and slightly disturbing move to the center just in time for the general election. A move to the center is a valid and predictable move perfected by Bill Clinton. The voters most angered by Obama’s new position make up his base and aren’t going anywhere. This is the only group that he can actually afford to offend.

Obama has also very carefully ‘hedged his bet’ on FISA by pledging to “carefully monitor the program” as President providing him with the wiggle room needed to shift back after being elected.

The danger is that FISA while a lighting rod for the left is not a hot button issue for undecided voters. It’s not even a top-5 issue for committed Republicans. Obama seems to be coveting the support of voters he’s not going to get anyway. Tuesday was spent pandering to Evangelicals. No truth to the rumor that Obama will be spending the July 4th holiday at an NRA picnic.
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