I sent the Prez a note on the SSHHHH statement he made. Still, I like the Thompson appointment to shepherd the conservtive that I believe the Prez will nominate. I hope it is Luttig, Roberts, or Garza but Jones, Alito will satisfy me too. A RINO type will not. If the Prez does have a Scalia type in mind, his choice will be solid. If not, 2006-2008 will see many rightists stay at home and that would be sad because the lefty Dems will benefit from a stay at home election for House and Senate candidates. That would be the real disaster. To lose the Houses because the Prez acted like his father on a court nomination. Yikes.
What's that old saw, about chips not falling far from the old brick?