--Joe Klein on Glenn Greenwald’s comparison of the Kurds to the Sudetan Germans
--A grim outlook for state budgets
--Michael Kinsley is skeptical that the powerful logic of Orrin Hatch's argument persuaded Elena Kagan to reverse her beliefs about Court nominees answering questions.
--Sharron Angle finally consents to an interview, does about as well as expected.
--Al Franken "takes notes" during the Kagan hearings.