Perhaps delicate Mrs. Alito shouldn't be present....

I mean, if the Senate having the sheer audacity to ASK HER HUSBAND QUESTIONS before deciding whether to put him on the UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT is going to make her cry and all.

Poor woman. Although, I'd probably cry if I were married to that idiot too.

but the repukes are making her do it.

What would people say if she wasn't there? Do you think she wouldn't be criticized for that?

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/1/11/212155/847

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This cry, in my opinion, is staged. Yes, I believe it is planned. Notice Graham, now twenty-seven seconds into the segment on Yahoo, has "lost his quotes." And the wife begins to cry.

Alito's wife and those interrogating him know his wife is always captured in the frame the moment Alito occupies the entire screen of any television or computer. She is reliably above his left shoulder. And we also understand Kennedy's relentless persuit of Alito's affiliation with CAPs will be exploited by Republicans and others as an example of Democratic desperation and hostility. Also keep in mind that there was a break between the line of questioning including Kennedy and Biden and that which included Graham. And why the glance to her left? And why did Lindsey Graham pause? And why were the tears so sudden? And how can we justify them if in fact Graham was peppering the atmosphere with what many would call humor?

And even worse, why is this considered news? Why are news organizations discussing the tears of Alito's wife?

I believe this is staged, and I am asking for your opinion.
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last night on the CBS Evening News, I'm convinced the whole thing was staged.

The lady isn't going to be doing anything but be Alito's wife. I don't care if she's at the hearings or not, I don't care if she cries or not, and I don't understand why anyone would care?

Does ANYONE here even know what the spouses of the other SCOTUS look like? Maybe some might remember Mrs. Roberts because that confirmation was so recent, but, come on, wives of these people don't matter!

she thinks the jig may be up....and the truth about her husband may be revealed..and it was getting just a little too close for comfort.