Scalia is obviously best qualified for CJ, Thomas easiest to obtain. Now we have an unknown being raised to CJ, which means the Dems will obstruct even harder to avoid being saddle with a presumed conservative-led court for the next 20-30 years. AND O'Connor stays until a new nominee is confirmed, giving more time for delay and obstruction.
Is there something I'm missing here? Maybe this is something to give the appearance of uncertainty and conciliation until the Nuclear Rogers Brown option can be deployed?
I can almost guarantee that Thomas does not want another confirmation battle. Not after what he went through with the last one. I think Scalia should be elevated, personally, but only because I think he is one of the greatest minds this country has produced in government and should be recognized as such. The fact is, he will retire soon regardless.
Hmmm. Interesting hypothesis.