I know I’ve been rather critical of GOP senators for not quite carrying their case against Sotomayor, but it’s worth giving credit where due: The Senate staff has done a spectacular job of getting the real facts out. Leadership staff and Judiciary staff have produced a constant stream of rapid-response, highly accurate, very much “on point” facts checks. The thoroughness and timeliness of these communications has been most impressive. So here’s a tip of the hat to them for a job very well done.



