A few thoughts that I'll post here, rather than start a vanity thread.
1.) Promote Clarence Thomas to Chief Justice. Let the Dems fillibuster a black man and re-dredge up the Anita Hill hogwash from 15 years ago. This will be a blast and make the Dems look like total idiots. Why not Scalia? There is no functional difference in judical decsion-making between the two, and making the Dems fillbustrer a black man with a highly distinguished record will be fun to watch, possibly costing them votes in 2006.
2.) Name Orrin Hatch to the Supreme Court. He will be easy to confirm through the Senate, and his vacated Senate seat has a 100% chance of being filled by a conservative Republican. Save Estrada for later, in case O'Connor or Ginsburg jack it up, or Stevens dies.
3.) Once the Supreme Court is in GOP hands, lets bring a case that will fully incorporate the Second Amedment. "Incorporation" is the process by which the Bill of Rights mantras are made applicable to the states. In other words, the "incorporation" of the Second Amendment would prohibit any STATE laws that intrude on the right to bear arms. It will spell the death knell for gun control at the state level. Thomas is very pro-2nd amendment, as is Scalia. This is completely "do-able."
4.) Make the tax cuts permanent, and continue to cut taxes whenever possible. Forget steel tariffs, and any other legislation aimed at winning PA or any NE state. Its a lost cause, and PA is too corrupt and has too many slimebags in Philly to win a national election for President.
5.) Persuade Ashcroft to stay. Why? Thew left hates him. That's good enough reason alone!