The New York Times reported this morning that Senate Judiciary Committee chair Senator Arlen Specter has speculated that President Bush should name Justice O'Connor as Chief Justice. That doesn't seem all that likely, since O'Connor was well-aware of an incipient movement to pressure the White House to draft her should Rehnquist leave the court. She retired anyway.
Sen. Specter's statement indicate that he is clearly not taking directions from the White House--which should lead to an interesting confirmation hearing or two. Republicans don't seem to be able to keep Specter on the reservation any longer.
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