own advice and will instead follow the advice of the people in the white house which is always, say as little as possible. >> reporter: well, during kagan's confirmation hearing for solicitor general she was asked about her lack of judicial experience. she said then the communication skills she developed that made her an excellent teacher would also help her argue. most of the folks we talked to expect her to be confirmed but expect her also to face some tough and very real questions especially given what she wrote in chicago law review some time ago. >> you can't diss the hearings and say that they should be illuminating more of the background and character and political leanings of the nominee -- >> better be prepared to talk a little bit. >> yeah. see how that works out for her. jason carroll, thanks so much. next we'll talk with the ranking republican on the senate judiciary committee, senator jeff sessions to find out what elena kagan is in store for today. 38 minutes after the hour.