I am very, very proud of my friend Paul. Hard to believe that I used to play practical jokes on the soon-to-be Solicitor General of the United States.

Any and all senators -- especially those on the Senate Judiciary Committee -- should note that lefty law prof Erwin Chemerinsky (who has argued against Paul numerous times, including once before the 9th Circuit here in Pasadena) complimented Paul's advocacy skills last Wednesday on the Hugh Hewitt show.

He deserves a speedy confirmation, and America deserves a Solicitor General of the caliber of Paul Clement.