The state of American politics today

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A few bloggers have pointed out this story, but it seems the Republicans are disappointed that Sonia Sotomayor

doesn't have the punch out there in terms of fundraising and recruiting, I think—at least so far," said Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who most likely will be elected as the No. 4 Republican in Senate leadership this week.

The calculus could certainly change when Sotomayor's confirmation hearings begin July 13. But the Republican senators' initial review of Sotomayor's record, together with the meetings they've had with her, have left them doubting that she'll be controversial enough to help them or hurt the Democrats heading into the 2010 elections.

Apparently, everything has to be a political issue with these idiots. It's not only the topics the Republicans are embracing that are turning off Americans; it's the fact that they want to make everything controversial. I've got to think that most Americans see through this nonsense and are tired of it. I know I am.