Kohl may be the smartest 'Rat on the committee. He's the only one who doesn't advertise his stupidity. He just quietly asks stupid questions, while the others loudly ask stupid questions, preen for the camera, pontificate endlessly on irrelevant topics, express feigned shock and exasperation at Alito's answers, and otherwise shout, "Hey, look at me, I'm an idiot," to the whole viewing audience.
I may have to change my opinion of Kohl. He's now pontificating on irrelevancies.
I've almost convinced myself that Kohl isn't an idiot!
That's how good he is.
:-)