For one thing everone said O'Connor should be replaced with a woman. I'd imagine the others (JRB, et al) just didn't want the hassle.
I trust the President....it was his decision and that's what I voted for him (twice) to do - use HIS judgement. I knew Miers couldn't be as bad as the squishy LIEberal that was being replaced.
Yep, two SCs should be exiting in these two years... I hope we can hold it together and none of the rest go left on us.