Republican pundits open fire on Sarah Palin  —  Their harsh views conflict with those of grass-roots GOP voters, revealing a serious split within the party.  —  Since announcing her resignation, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been pummeled by critics who have called her incoherent, a quitter, a joke and a “political train wreck.”

Questions for Judge Sotomayor  —  Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court, is scheduled to appear today at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.  The Op-Ed editors asked seven legal experts to pose the questions they would like to hear the nominee answer.

Administration Reluctantly Moves Toward Revisiting Bush Anti-Terror Policies  —  Recent Disclosures Prompt Obama Administration to Rethink Approach to Inquiries  —  After trying for months to shake off the legacy of their predecessors and focus on their own priorities …