[pepperhead]

WRONG. Dubya could/should do a recess nomination of Ann Coulter. Get Reid and BoToxer and "Eyebrows" Pelosi to BEG for JRB! Wouldn't that be sweet... LOL

Hmmmmm..... O'Connor said she isn't stepping down till the Senate confirms her replacement. And can Bush really recess appoint someone to the Supreme Court?

[SAJ]

Certainly. Recess appointments to SCOTUS have occurred several times, the most famous example being none other than Earl Warren.

However, as you accurately note, there is currently no vacancy to which to appoint a justice during recess.