Lyle Denniston of SCOUTblog wonders if SCOTUSblog: a nomination is imminent:
Several news organizations were saying Saturday night that President Bush is expected to announce a new nominee to the Supreme Court either on Sunday or Monday, and that the President has narrowed the choice to two federal circuit judges: Samuel A. Alito, Jr., 55, of the Third Circuit in Philadelphia and J. Michael Luttig, 51, of the Fourth Circuit in Richmond.
Denniston has some interesting thoughts on the politics of the situation that are worth reading.
Next Nominee Will Be Excellent
Cross-posted from Right on the Right:
If the information being put out is correct, the next Supreme Court nominee will be an excellent strict constructionist. According to the Chicago Tribune, the administration has narrowed it down to Samuel Alito a…
Trackback by Stop The ACLU — Sunday, October 30, 2024 @ 12:49 am
Which probably eliminates these 2. The actual nominee hasn’t been in the final round of rumors yet.
Comment by Buckland — Sunday, October 30, 2024 @ 8:06 am
True.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Sunday, October 30, 2024 @ 8:45 am