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I don't agree. I think when Rheinquist retires, Scalia becomes Chief Justice, and there is no way that they will put up a moderate. Why should they? Who has the majority anyway?

[hispanichoosier]

I think when Rheinquist retires, Scalia becomes Chief Justice, and there is no way that they will put up a moderate.

Perhaps. The political masterstroke, however, would take place in the Rose Garden of the White House with Dubya flanked by Justice Thomas and a hispanic nominee. In one fell swoop, Dubya would nominate the 1st black CJ and the 1st hispanic nominee. That would give the Dem 7 something to chew on.