Alito is just damn impressive.....really rather incredible!
I haven't paid close attention while he speaks (preoccupied or multitasking), but I get a good sense of his tenor. I read parts of the transcripts based on exchanges of interest to me, or exchanges pointed out by others. For example, I read the "establishemnt" material because Torie said it was amazing.
Well, I am in awe. I don't agree with all of his take on application of the Constitution, but he really has a handle on the details of fact and details of law - and he has a powerful intellect in application. He'll run circles around the jurisprudence of O'Connor.
Damn impressive and incredible indeed - very appropriate labels. He also comes across as honest to a fault.