[KevinTheOmnivore]

I've seen the pundit army argue for it, but even many of those who are in favor of the practice seem to think Bush should go through the process if it's necessary (b/c if it's so damn necessary, the FISA court would permit it).

I think the thing the president has on his side is the general public apathy over it. Bush, as you know, doesn't care what experts and media says. He cares about what his inner-circle says, and on this one, what he can get by the public. The public appears to be not too concerned about the spying.