I am just loving all the news articles about the tough confirmation process for Attorney General-designee John Ashcroft. It feels like people are finally paying attention to how crazy he is. I've been dealing with him for six years as my Senator and I've been working to let everyone know how bad he is. Most people just didn't seem to care because he was from Missouri and wasn't relevant to them. I'm happy to report that we defeated him in his reelection for the Senate in Missouri last November because he was so bad. Well, now he is relevant to everyone and I'm enjoying the national news nipping at his heels, looking up old speeches, and trying to determine just how far-right he really is. It won't take much research. The fight is going to be tough, as most designates get confirmed by the Senate anyway. But it will be fun to watch him try to defend himself