How weird is it to think: "Great, Rehnquist is not retiring"?

[Jersey Devil]

Strange days indeed. I feel like I should be smacking myself.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/29/AR2005062902836_pf.html

[Solly Mack]

1. He'll take a turn for the worse in early August

and have to step down for health reasons.

[waynew706]

2. Maybe the Shrub will to a recess appointment on the good

Judge as well. I would'nt put it past him.

[wakeme2008]

3. People in POWER have a very hard time giving up that POWER

Had the touchscreens and other help not gave Ohio to Bush, he would have added Zero to the SC. But now there is a chance that after 8 years the SC will be the same as when he got into office. Which is fine by me...

[okieinpain]

4. you know, but I wonder why. I thought that after george bullshitted

his way back into the white house. that renquist and connor would have had the bags packed and ready to go. hmmmm!!

[tigereye]

13. don't complain too much about O'Connor

ironically she has saved our asses ( and those of women) quite a few times...

[proiowadem]

5. Think about it

Why the hell hasn't he retired? He obviously should for his health, I mean does he fear the type of man * would put in his place or what?

[Jersey Devil]

11. Perhaps he thinks he has earned the right to name his successor

and * won't go along. Pure speculation, but there must be a reason other than the usual desire to cling to power.

[Gothmog]

6. If he can make one more term

The confirmation fight will be right in time for the mid term elections and we will be able to use that fight to our advantage.

[Yavin4]

7. No, They Don't Want to Name A Successor Early

They want to wait until the very last minute to name a SCOTUS nominee. Thus, cutting back the time for opposition research.

[Pirate Smile]

10. Maybe they want him to hold off and do it closer to the 2006 election

to fire up their base because otherwise some of their people may stay home BUT the WH doesn't get to say when Rehnquist or O'Connor resign so :shrug:

[Pirate Smile]

8. I think we would be lucky if Bush nominates Alberto Gonzales when

there is an opening.

Strange days, indeed.

The RW will freak if he does and that says a lot.

[Jersey Devil]

9. Just as weird, I would welcome his nomination

It seems the world is upside down.

[Raksha]

12. I read the article...they all sound like a bunch of vultures!

"Pro-life," huh?