The angry reader emails are pouring in fast regarding George Voinovich and yesterday’s Foreign Relations Committee hearing. Most of them are not fit for pint in a family-friendly publication.

There are two likely scenarios that will unfold over the next two weeks. One is that the accusations against Bolton will be weighed against material evidence and Bolton’s rebuttal. GOP senators will again align and Bolton will pass through the committee 10-8.

However, the more likely scenario is that in the following weeks these charges will be aired out, Bolton’s name will be cleared, but the air of accusation will stick. Because of increased pressure at home, Lincoln Chafee will have an easy way out, Hagel will be tempted to play the role of “maverick” in conjunction with his 2008 White House aspirations and Voinovich will stick with his “no” vote. There will never be a vote on Bolton’s nomination.