of course she will be confirmed. the republicans know that and while some will vote against her, she will be confirmed by a more substantial margin than any of Dubya’s nominees.

but I don’t want the process to “just end already.” there is some very good political theatre going on here. the repubs have a chance to look like mature grownups, asking tough but fair questions and treating Judge Sotomayor with respect. and it is also a chance for us to observe the obsequious democrats doing the bidding of their leader. and while he looked more or less respectable yesterday, i want to see what al franken asks her.