The conventional wisdom among kids these days is that CSPAN -- the network that provides non-stop coverage of Congressional activities - is boring. Given a choice between American Idol and House Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Markup, Part 3, they'd rather watch some hipster singing "Mad World." What are they thinking?

When Minnesotans woke up after Election Day, they were greeted by the sight of Norm Coleman proudly announcing victory in a press conference. "We wouldn't be where we are today, and where we are today, after a pretty long night, is me being humbled and grateful for the victory...