An interesting read...
http://www.chatterstream.comExcerpt:
"It's also worth noting the internal process for these types of candidate statements and positions. Though one could argue that it should have been, it's doubtful that this was some great reckoning for Obama involving hours of deep reflection on our fundamental rights. If Obama saw the FISA statement at all, it was probably for a quick sign-off. The statement was likely drafted in his senate office in coordination with the Democratic leadership and reviewed by his campaign policy team. Perhaps there was a warning or two moved up the chain of command from his web team, who monitor online chatter and were aware of the growing dismay in the blogosphere, as well as some angry calls into his senate office and campaign headquarters.
Either way, the issue is not whether the Obama campaign intentionally antagonized the progressive community - it's that he is now seen by progressive activists as having caved to Bush on a core issue, and his campaign shouldn't ignore the ramifications.
There are still many unresolved questions about the relative influence, if any, of the progressive blogosphere on the Obama campaign. It may be that alienating progressives helps with moderates and independents, and perhaps progressive bloggers must get on the train or watch it go by, but those who underestimate the power of the netroots often pay the price."