The only Democrat on the Judiciary Committee who remained on the floor to listen to the testimony of each of the Third Circuit judges for Judge Alito was Dianne Feinstein. Sen. Schumer left immediately before the first judge began, and Leahy and Kennedy followed soon thereafter. Not only does this reveal an utter disinterest in truly listening to the whole story, but the appearance of a half-empty Committee table before this esteemed group of judges shows a profound lack of respect.

Sen. Leahy returned when the testimony was over, but only to insinuate that Judge Alito would not be able to give a fair and impartial judgment on decisions decided by these judges if they were to come before him on the Supreme Court. He then refrained from asking any questions. The nerve!

Apparently in D.C., it is politics as usual.