I'm slow. I don't understand your #1 point. Are you saying that Reinquist is a woman? I don't understand why replacing a man with a man would decrease the number of women on the SC....
Is O'Connor or Reinquist leaving next week?
I voted for George Bush because I trusted his judgement, I'm not about to second guess him on what is probably the most significant decision a president will make. He will make the best decision possible. He's not thinking short term, or one issue, or making one segment of his supporters happy. He's thinking the history of the country, what's best for the country, and yes, his presidential legacy too. He's not going to screw it up.
I've mentioned before, I think it would be very interesting if he nominated Joe Lieberman. Democrats would pressure Lieberman hard not to accept. I wouldn't mind Orin Hatch being picked. Orthodox Jew, Mormon, Orthodox Jew, Mormon...(I don't think there's a dimes worth of difference in the two of them. Both would make some good, and some disappointing judicial decisions.) Hey! this is one way to clear out the senate deadwood.
I would be thrilled, absolutely thrilled, if Bush picked Ted Olsen. I don't know where he stands on abortion or stem cell, or guns, or borders, I don't care.
I just don't see getting all rattled over this. Whoever Bush picks will be better than anyone a democrat president would nominate. We should be shouting for joy that this president finally gets to name a Supreme. And we should uniformly, support his decision.
So your point is that Bush should nominated people he hates, that have been disloyal to him.
Is that about it?
All will be flocking to churches everywhere to pray that Gonzales is not picked, as it would force you to leave the party.
