[mrsmith]

"Look for several leftie retirements on the court soon with Bush forced to choose moderates. "

Not yet. Bush could recess appoint Justices after this congress adjourns in 2010. Those appointees would serve until 2012.

They'll hold out until the next election if they can.

[mrsmith]

"Those appointees would serve until 2012. "

sorry, they would serve only until 2011.