Meanwhile, Petraeus's appointment, expected to sail through the Senate confirmation process, drew praise from congressional Republicans, who provide crucial support for a war that a majority of Americans routinely say is no longer worth fighting.
For another, although the confirmation hearings drew significant attention, it's far less clear whether the Supreme Court showdown will be enough of a priority to motivate voters who'd otherwise stay home or move the needle in any other way.
In short, with the stakes so high and the confirmation battle drawing so much attention, it's not hard to imagine that protesters would be descending on Washington without checks from Soros.
The second of these patients was noncompliant and discontinued his antiretroviral treatment prior to the confirmation blood draw for virologic failure.
Members of the group cited a litany of objections, including Mr. Hagel's unimpressive showing at his confirmation hearing, which drew criticism from members of both parties, and what they said was his "dangerous" posture toward dealing with Iran.
At his Senate confirmation hearing today, Mr. Thompson drew praise for that support from Senator Tom Harkin, Democrat of Iowa.
Foxx, whose confirmation process was smooth, drew national attention when his city hosted the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
The Seattle left-hander Jamie Moyer can draw confirmation out of this weekend, confidence, after allowing a run in seven innings and improving to 14-5 yesterday.
And last week Bloomberg News reported that his inner circle of "counselors" — key advisers who, conveniently enough, do not require Senate confirmation — are largely drawn from the same club.
