That of course would imply they thought there was something to defend.

Also, the whole out of sight out of mind thing. Why bring it up if the other news agencies haven't yet. Fiscal Republicans get up and notice anytime someone says anything about taking money away from anyone for any reason. This is actually an issue that could get their own constituancy a little ootsy. As if any of the fiscal Republicans were supporting Bush anymore anyway. Them and the military are already shifting. But they do still at least watch Fox in general.