Dignified, Civil

It appears that the president would like a dignified, civil process for the hearings on his Supreme Court nominee.

So would I.

The Republicans would like to have a speedy process.

So would I.

They both would like to end up with the nominee being found acceptable.

I hope so. Not because I share the values displayed by the nominee, but because I'd like to see something happen in Washington that doesn't degenerate into a shouting match.

I won't hold my breath.