Scalia is a natural, but President Bush isn't going to pass up the opportunity to name the first black Supreme Court Justice. That's just the way he is. On the one hand that could be very good for us if it is Justice Thomas. But then it could be a wild card.
Attempt at self-correction. Chief Justice.
"the first black Supreme Court Justice" -- There have already been two black Supreme Court Justices. Perhaps you meant first black Chief Justice.