I'm sorry Mr. Justice Rehnquist isn't going to be able to help with getting the Fifth Circuit back on its feet. Check out www.ca5.uscourts.gov and today's Houston Chronicle if you'd like to see what the court is facing. Judge Clement would be a good choice for the Supreme Court because she knows the challenges that the Fifth Circuit -- and the City of New Orleans -- must deal with and could perhaps help from a position on the Supreme Court.
Your analysis is right on. That New Orleans circuit is going to need help.