For one thing, Bush has mentioned Scalia as being the kind of judge he would appoint in the case of a vacancy. In addition, Scalia has indicated an interest, and there are rumors that he'd retire if someone else were nominated to succeed Rehnquest.
Another factor is that, in spite of their vastly different views, Scalia is personally frieldly with Ruth Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer. Maybe Bush figures he could influence them on a few key votes, though it hasn't happened so far.
Thanks...... I see those things but see them as the exact reasons as why President Bush won't select Scalia. The obvious is often not the course with President Bush or that is my observations. Again thanks for sharing your reasoning.