It continues to look like Rehnquist is in bad shape and raises the question of whether he really ought to retain his post at this point.
Vai WaPo: Rehnquist’s Health and Vote Contingencies
Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer, has announced that he will not vote in the 12 cases the court heard during the first two weeks of November, unless the case would end up in a 4 to 4 tie without his participation.
Not only does this show tha Rehnsquist is effectively already done, but raises this question on any votes he might participate in:
What happens if Rehnquist’s fragile health deteriorates so much that he either dies or chooses to step down after he cast a vote at conference but before the court announced its ruling?
The piece it quite interesting and gives some insight into the inner-workings of the Court.