I think this means that Hastert views this as a temporary thing. Otherwise, I would have expected Roy Blunt (MO) to move up.
I think Judge N thinks he is a nutball. You could kind of tell when he was talking about how the Guy indicted himself and has been the only person ever to do so.
Agreed. I think Blunt is sitting this one out because he believes it is a temporary thing...at least for now. Regardless, I do think Dreier will perform the duties as needed...I'm really not worried about his appointment.