The White House , if not already done so (through intermediaries), should keep it simple and do the following >>>
- inform Scalia that he will be nominated for Chief Justice
- have Scalia draw up a list of top choices for the Supreme Court to join him on the bench.
Why do you feel that Justice Scalia will be the nominee for Chief Justice? History tells us that only three of the 16 Chief Justices have been elevated to that position from the Associate Justice position. President Bush can be predictable but he can also be unpredictable. I don't think he'll select an existing Associate Justice for that position but rather select someone from off the court and have only one battle. jmo.