Let's Hear it for Harry

Meanwhile, back on planet Earth, there is a lot to be thinking about. Heaviness abounds surrounding our nation's Supreme Court, though it's hard to pay attention when Mother Nature is cooking up another Category 4 hurricane off the Gulf Coast.

Still, my heart lept when I saw just now that Harry Reid, that maverick from Nevada, has announced he will be voting to oppose the confirmation of John Roberts as the next Chief Justice. Harry is the kind of politician who actually makes me believe in politics. As far as I am concerned, he has made all the right moves since he became the top-ranking Democrat. I can't even believe I was sad for a minute when Daschle got bounced.