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Last and final word for tonight from Erick at redstate.org:

RedState is a respectable site, so I try to not flood it with unsubstantiated rumors (that is, rumors I hear from just one person), but I am passing this one on to you to add to the rumor mill. I have no relationship with the source; in fact, I got it about ten minutes ago, just as I was shutting down for the evening. But, having been flooded with emails lately, this one stands out -- maybe because it is late at night and I'm tired. So, take it with a grain of salt. Here is the email:

1. It is Joy [Clement].
2. WH will announce quickly, probably tomorrow.
3. Major players are on board.
4. Senate Dems are okay.
5. Specter is pleased. His staff is gearing up tonight.
6. Expect Dem groups to go nuts.
7. A handful of Dem Senators will play "mean" to pacify base. Bark will be worse than bite.
8. Joy is like O'Connor on business issues and we are comfortable that she is with us on upcoming life cases.