[Right_in_Virginia]

I just like the sound of Chief Justice Scalia.

Me too. And, didn't Scalia go to the bench with unanimous confirmation?

[alancarp]

Just to weigh in (as if my humble opinion matters to the President): You've got to go with Scalia. It's not "traditional" to promote from within, but he's earned it and he's the anchor.

I could understand the sentiment to go with Justice Thomas, but I believe Justice Scalia has already been doing the kinds of things you'd want from a CJ, and I fear another Thomas hearing.

Chief Rehnquist made this job his life's work, and truly a lifetime appointment.

[nonliberal]

Not sure. I was eleven when he was confirmed.