Almost a month old, but still relevant to the process of decently nominating and appointing people to federal judgeships.

Walter Mondale, having written an editorial for a Minnesota daily newspaper of general circulation in the state. Stating a reasoned belief that Al Franken's blocking a overly partisan nominee was simply the right and proper thing for Franken to have done. A sort of "Bravo, Al" item, but with a sagacious explanation of existant protocol and manners, beyond that.