Simply the best. Sullivan solidifies his top rank this week by calling Bush a "lawless president, acting as a monarch" and writes that "it's time for a revolt" after the commutation of Scooter Libby's sentence. Putting that on top of describing those in the Bush Administration as 'war criminals' and 'Christianists' and adding to that rhetoric his insistence that male infant circumcision is 'child abuse,' Sullivan simply attacks on too many fronts not to be considered the 'best' in the business.

The Hollywood comedy writer shot to the top echelon by describing George Bush as 'worse than fascist dictators.' Tough to beat. We still wonder if Mehlman has the staying power to keep ahead of Rosie O'Donnell and Michael Moore. His reputation as a one-trick pony hard to dispute with no new important mutterings for a week.

Solid. Day-in, day-out performer who doesn't disappoint. Too good not to be in top 3.

Been there before; knows how it's done. Always original. Could be best since Phineas Taylor Barnum.

Experienced. Knows 'pitiful' when he sees it.

Pretty over-the-top, but not in Sullivan's, O'Donnell's, Mehlman's, or Moore's class. Could give Ebert run for his money, but will need work.

The University of Texas professor busts into the top ten, displacing administrative law judge Roy Pearson, by writing, "[Al Gore] suffered the most vile political crime in American history when [the 2000 election] was stolen, and yet today has re-emerged as our leading voice of inconvenient truth." Appears to be a natural.

Solid, everyday, lunch-bucket performers. Expect hot streak soon. They're due.

Pretending to miss 9/11 hyperbole qualifies these guys.

Timorous and predictable, but not to be underestimated. Shows promise.