O'Connor's seet is the real fight. One could expect the Dems, after great bluster, to accept the continuing 5-4 split in their favor had Rehnquist been the first to retire.
They will not just bluster over O'Connor. It will be all out war.
Pres. Bush's selection will tell all about his intent. Is there such a thing as a "moderate" strict constructionist? I pray that Sen. Frist is at the ready with the nuclear option.
O'Connor's seat will be a tough fight, but nothing like the fight over Ginsburg, Stevens, Souter, or Breyer. Those are the solid liberals. Ginsburg and Stevens are old and not in good health, and I am one hoping that they will be the next to announce retirement.
Sort of. It would have to be someone who hasn't made any controversial remarks or writings, but is known to be a constructionist by some other method-- a total unknown, basicly.
I thought it would be Renquist first -- do you find the timing programmed especially after the confirmation of Janice Brown?
How would they do an all out war against Brown? I am beginning to wonder about that agreement and if the RATs took the bait. I know that sounds strange because I was deadset against the agreement but it did get some confirmed and what if Janice Brown were nominated now to the SCOTUS?