This is a confirmation proceeding, not a coronation.

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

It is not undignified to ask the nominee questions he would rather not answer, should he prefer to remain inscrutable, or worse yet, all things to all people.

We're going to have a campaign and an election, not a coronation.

improperly short- circuit this trial.

If by dignified they mean that tough questions are out of bounds, I must strongly disagree,