The NSA's spying, populism and the Pew poll.

Nothing speaks volumes about one's bravery, than to voice your opinion on a contemporaneous subject before a poll comes out on it.  Case in point: House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell before and after the Pew poll.

Last Week Boehner:

"The tools were given to the administration and it’s the administration’s responsibility to outline what these tools are and how they’re being used. And so I’m hopeful we’ll see those answers soon."

This Week Boehner:

"He’s a traitor...When you look at these programs, there are clear safeguards.There are no Americans that are going to be snooped on in anyway unless they’re in contact with some terrorist around the world."

Last Week McConnell:

"[No comment,] Not right now."

This Week McConnell:

"I hope that he is prosecuted to the full extent of the law."

Note that I had this prepared five hours ago, but I had to wait for Mitch McConnell to issue his statement this week...you know, the one that I knew was coming, condemning Edward Snowden following the Pew Poll's release.  Certain establishment politicians you see, are that predictable.

Enjoy the political chickens while you can.