Well, sure...

Thanks to all and kudos to the Washington State constituents who have been on Cantwell's case to stand up for us against the craziness of the Republican leadership.

…after all, holding public officials accountable is an obligation of good citizenship.

But, jeez, Lynn, couldn't you throw Maria an appreciative bone, too? It's hardly, after all, the first time Maria's stood up to Republican craziness.

To take a stand with a minority within the minority (only 12 other Democrats joined Maria in voting against General Myers' appointment to head the CIA), in the midst of a hot election contest while you're taking fire from both sides of the ideological divide for errors real or imagined is no small thing.

It's political courage.

It's leadership.

It's inspiring.

So, thanks, Maria. You did good. Again.