By now, most people (who are remotely interested in politics) know about Obama's support for the recently passed FISA bill. Although I don't know every detail about the bill, I wasn't excited to learn about his vote. Especially the exoneration of the telcos.

However, I can't help but think that his vote was 100% strategic. Strategic in that Republicans and neocons won't be able to use it against him during the election. I'm also inclined to believe that Obama's strategists have plans for spinning that vote in the coming months towards their advantage.