He is the president, not a king.

This is a confirmation proceeding, however, not a coronation,

still carry the heavy burden of not knowing the whereabouts of loved ones, especially loved ones.

The refusal gives rise to a reasonable inference that the administration has something to hide here. The administration has done this nominee no service by maintaining its intransigent position.

Tea Party people know that I stood against the Wall Street scam from Day One, that I voted against TARP, that I voted against repealing Glass-Steagall Act that kept these guys under some control.

The cost of this .... is staggering.