Actualy he's right about what O'connor said.
Dear President Bush,
this is to inform you of my decision to retire from my position as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, effective upon the nomination and confirmation of my successor. It has been a great privilege indeed to have served as a member of the Court for 24 Terms.
I will leave it with enormous respect for the integrity of the Court and its role under our constitutional structure.
Sincerely,
Sandra Day O'Connor
I know that O'connor said that. My point was the the RATS, congress etc. also know her husband is ill. She won't want this to drag on and on and on. If it should, the Pubs could use it against the RATS at some point I should think.
Leaky made particular efforts to emphasize how Looong a process this was going to be in an effort to not be boxed into the timeline the Pres set for the next seating.