Senate Dems not prepared for spy hearings

Glenn Greenwald has been trying to work with the Judiciary Committee Democrats to help them prepare for the domestic surveillance hearings next week. He says it's not always easy to get their attention because, "U.S. senators are not the most humble bunch."

But some have been more receptive than others, and there is a (gradually) growing recognition of the value of the blogosphere, not just in terms of its passion and numbers but also the level of substance and seriousness with which debate and analysis occurs here. The staffs and the Senators will be working throughout the weekend (which is good because, if what I have seen is any indication, they are not yet remotely ready), so perhaps there will be some additional opportunities to set up some additional meaningful meetings.

Let's hope Glenn can get some traction. He has a bunch of great ideas for how to question Gozales, et al.