What an excellent catch on McCain's contradiction. This is the kind of issue that blogs, at their best, have the ability to explode. This is responsible, effective blogging—and interesting, in particular, because the author is able to quote both the subject and the mainstream press. That added level of scrutiny should be key in this election.

This appears to be an under-reported story. The writers scored a real beat on the rest of the media.

Informative report on John McCain's views about domestic surveillance. The article cites ample factual evidence about McCain's position on this topic, which has shifted somewhat over time. Multiple perspectives from a variety of sources across party lines help provide valuable context about this important topic.

This is peppered with good evidence and links. The title may go a little too far in it's assertions though, claiming that McCain WILL spy on Americans. One must watch out for cherry picking of evidence, but the recent Doug Holtz-Eakin letter provides a pretty clear case.

McCain's viewpoint switch was news to me, and should be reported on widely so others can know it, too. The article is well sourced, though I'd like to see the reporter go into more depth about McCain's comments; it feels like just the beginning of an investigation, and there are probably other comments he has made on this issue. This is a very relevant story -- it discusses direct impacts on the U.S. Constitution, and this affects all Americans' lives.

Good article with easily accessible references for the information cited. The flip flops of McCain on wiretapping and exective power are understated in this article but it is important to expose them in a thoughtful fact based article. Well researched and presented.

The story flow is straightforward reportage with attempts to gain additional clarification from the campaign.

One has to work a little to find this article, the third in the blog. The author goes to considerable lengths to demonstrate that McCain's latest position about warrantless wiretapping--now the same as Bush's position--directly contradicts his earlier argument: "I don't think the president has the right to disobey any law." What’s so extraordinary about McCain’s campaign is his willingness to embrace the core philosophies of the failed ultra conservative movement.

It might have been a nice touch to see if the Telco's are contributing to McCain. How much...has that $ become more since the flip-flop?

The article reports with solid documentation another policy about-face by McCain. There is so much of this, McCain is beginning to look like an old fool being pushed around by advisers and handlers from the neocon gestapo. Is there a real McCain left to stand up?

No No No

Yes. The mainstream news media will NOT be reporting this story, so Mr. Obama and the Democrats have to, they need to.

They took the time to evauate previous statments, against current position. It's a fairly common example of McCains recent pursuit of the office.

Ryan Singel sets out McCain's two stances, he offers links to those websites that concern his stances, and he tried to get an explanation from McCain's camp about why and if McCain's changed his mind.

The trashing of McCain by the left press begins...

A very interesting insight into how McCain's postion has changed dramatically from his position a few years ago. A must read for those passionate about Constitutional limitations on presidential powers and McCain's changing positions on that subject.

It describes McCain's position, puts it in the context of his previous statements, draws attention to inconsistencies, and raises the larger question of McCain's position regarding the expansion of Executive powers under the Bush administration. Not a friendly article to McCain but seemingly an objective one.

Just because a blog may have a younger audience, doesn't mean that poor use of language and grammar is acceptable. I found this piece poorly written and edited, similar to the submission of a high school news reporter.

Continue to build the case that we can't afford to let a McCain presidency continue to denigrate the Constitution.

This piece actually states that "McWar" has changed his position. But mostly it is rehash for anyone who spends more than 1/2 hour per day keeping up.

Very informative!

This is an excellent article that exposes John McCain's flip-flop when it comes to warrantless wiretapping. First he said it was illegal for the president to do, now he says he will do it too. This man is dangerous and needs to be exposed as such.

I think this story is concise and clearly shows McCain has changed his position on a particular issue yet again. I think this highlights his trend towards the right in order to appease the Republican base.

Nice tone. Presented factually, as this was, the subject kind of indicts itself.

The sourcing here is pretty solid and adds credibility to the article. The facts speak for themselves and demonstrates that McCain underwent a very drastic change of opinion on significant Constitutional issues.

It shows yet again how the Republicans want to do away with the constitution.

This piece on the McCain camp's issuance of a policy statement reneging on a stand he took back in December is closer to analysis than news. It explains that McCain has altered position on an important issue. It does not provide much context (more on the telecom controversy at the time and why it's important). It's interesting that, like in many other stories on this issue, another media outlet, The National Review, is the "source" used to get at the conservative view McCain is looking to emulate.

This is typical of McCain over the last six months. Every issue that he's backed as the "maverick" has now been dumped to pander to the right. More Bush is basically what's in store for us if McCain wins this election. McCain has changed his stance on torture, spying, abortion, and taxes for the rich since he became the front runner. Who knows what this guy really stands for anymore.

Yes, I think it was good jounralism. The writer did not add his own opinions and instead simply presented what had been reported to whom and when.