Diane Feinstein, who already earned kudos recently for her
support of Judge Southwick, has announced support for Judge Mukasey. She
joins Sen. Schumer. Neither will win any points with their base.
When it goes to handing out those awards for political courage
which invariably go to Republicans who join Democrats on tax
increases and other such things, it would be nice to include
Feinstein who has restored some hope that not every nominee should
be submarined by the most extreme elements in their base. A low bar
to climb over but apparently few can manage to do it.