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If Bush signs this, esp post 9-11, and post endless number of other compromises and exorbitant spending, I'd be in a real quandary. I certainly wouldn't automatically vote for any Republican. Would waver on voting LIbertarian for life. Or Constitution Party if that gets rolling. But the quandary would be for the Presidency itself. Could I really not vote for the Commander and Chief during wartime?

Is there any hope for a filibuster that doesn't allow this to get to him?

Could I really not vote for the Commander and Chief during wartime?

Does the political luck of being in office during wartime exempt a person from the usual scrutiny that voters give him or her? I think not.

On the flip side, the only other realistic choice besides Bush will probably be Kerry or Edwards, and neither of them (nor the other assorted fruits and nuts running for the Democrapic nomination) gives me any confidence at all regarding the conduct of the WOT. "Quandary" is the right word. I certainly won't vote AGAINST Bush, but I am strongly inclined not to vote FOR him if the AWB is renewed.