No offense to her fans, but can anyone seriously imagine Harriet Miers surviving this kind of experience -- with or without notes?
Alito is a genius. His "performance" (otherwise known as "being himself") is masterful, and outdoes even Roberts.
Fienstien showing why it's better to NOT answer questions, because if you do answer questions, they complain about why he can't answer every last question.
No.
Cornyn and Bush are a couple that come to mind.