THE CLOWN OF THE DAY

(...) That's because Bolton's job was to stand up for the president's policies. The momentum has shifted on the Bolton nomination because John Bolton turns out to be a more complicated figure than earlier portrayed. It's become clear that earlier tales of him chasing women down hallways are unreliable. It's become clear that while he's abrasive, he is professional. If Senator George Voinovich reads these transcripts before he votes, I'm sure Bolton will be confirmed.

A Turning Tide for Bolton
By DAVID BROOKS
The New York Times
Published: May 12, 2005