The most interesting thing on television today is the 30 hour Senate debate on judicial nominees. It’s not going to change a thing either way, but both the Democrats and the Republicans are tossing their best speakers up there to chew up time and sling rhetoric. Good for those fascinated by process.
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I’ve fascinated by it–been watching it off-and-on in the coffee room here at work. Heck, I had trouble sleeping last night and watched a bit of it on CSPAN. It’s a brilliant thing to watch, really.
Hrm. Stupid spelling at 10 o’clock in the morning. I meant to say “I’m fascinated by it.” I also have to say, watching orators in action in a thing of beauty–just when you thought great political speakers were dead, the Parties whip out the heavy hitters.
It’s awesome. I’m pissed off that Comcast doesn’t do C-SPAN 2, but the Internet feed is pretty good.
Schumer was really good — the Democrats are missing no opportunity to whip out that 168-4 chart in huge letters. Landrieu wasn’t quite as effective, I thought, but maybe just because she got really passionate when talking about the “Catholic judge” issue. I can see why people are talking about her as a star.
Harkin is a gem. Yay Harkin.
It may just be my bias showing, but I couldn’t help but think that the Republicans didn’t really think about getting good orators up there. Santorum was in particular… overwrought.
Santorum! OMIGOD that man is INSANE! He’s thinks he’s like a Baptist preacher or something! Shouting and yelling and stuff. Ick!