Telco Immunity Passage a Presidential Litmus Test

February 13, 2008 | chip

Today, the US Senate passed a version of FISA that contains retroactive immunity for phone companies that performed illegal wiretapping. There was an amendment to strip the immunity clause from the bill, but it failed.

The three leading presidential candidates are all sitting Senators, so how they voted on this issue provides an important litmus test. The results are:

  • Sen. McCain - voted for retroactive immunity
  • Sen. Obama - voted against retroactive immunity
  • Sen. Clinton - didn't show up to vote

So there you have it. Three candidates, three different positions on the issue. Which position best aligns with yours?

Complete vote data on the retroactive immunity amendment here.

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