How exciting. 9pm – A “political ritual,” NBC’s Brian Williams says. Indeed. J. Alito has been confirmed and he’s present, in robes and all, along the sides of Ch.J. Roberts, J. Thomas, and J. Breyer. NY Congressman Elliot Engel got himself a nice seat, so you can see him shaking the hands of the Cabinet. These are the moments where you pick and choose who you can identify in the crowds. Senator Frist, Senator Feingold, Secretary Norm Mineta, etc. Ooh.
Let’s see if the substance measures up to the grandeur of the ritual. Well…