The Twilight Litmus Test

DiA one of the dullest confirmation hearings in recent memory (as evidenced by Al Franken's "note taking"):

The public knew littleabout Ms Kagan prior to this week's hearings, and they've learnedlittle new about her during her three days of testimony, at least whenit comes to how she might act as a justice. The hearings have proceededin what has become a predictable fashion. Ms Kagan, a former lawprofessor, has proved to be quick-witted, delivering the most fluidperformance by a...