John Bolton Hearings

Just in case he loses a majority in the Senate, Bush is rushing ahead with his second attempt at confirming UN Ambassador John Bolton. Steve Clemons, who has made himself something of an expert on Bolton, has a series today on the Senate hearings being held on Bolton's confirmation. Here's one involving Lincoln Chafee and another involving Richard Lugar. Clemons is surprised at how critical some of the Republicans are being but we've seen this before. Conservatives will come to their senses for a few days only to back off when they get pressure from the White House or other conservatives. Nevertheless, some interesting things are happening.