Wonkette

Regarding the behavior of certain senators at the John Roberts confirmation hearings: There are softball questions (we’ll get to Sessions in a minute) and then there is Lindsey Graham acting out his mancrush on national television.

GRAHAM:I imagine the reason that you argued different positions is because people paid you. Is that correct?GRAHAM: I imagine it must be very hard to figure out what Congress intends. Do you agree with that?

GRAHAM: But, you know, it’s a free country and that’s just the way it is. Right?

GRAHAM: Justice Rehnquist was your mentor, is that correct?

GRAHAM: What’s it like to go through the nominating process in 2005 from a personal point of view?

GRAHAM: But, you know, it’s a free country and that’s just the way it is. Right?

GRAHAM: What would you like history to say about you when it’s all said and done?

Given time, he would have continued: “Did anyone ever tell you your eyes are the most amazing shade of blue?” These questions aren’t hard, but we wonder about Lindsey. . .

Second Day of Hearings on the Nomination of Judge Roberts [NYT]