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Originally posted by Spanky
And I can't believe Kennedy would overturn. I am even doubtful about Rehnquist. So who is going to side with Thomas and
Scalia?
Bush probably won't be able to appoint anyone, but if he does it will just be one bite at the apple. Specter won't get replaced in the middle of the process.
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Didn't rehnquist dissent in Roe itself? Not that he'll be around when the next opportunity arises.
How will Bush not get to appoint anyone? Are you saying that the Chief's seat will remain vacant for 4 years? I don't see that happening. As obstructionist at the Dems are and as willfully blind to the lack of a sufficient majority that the R's are, Rehnquist's successor will be sworn in by Thanksgiving of this year. And Bush will get at least one more appointment--either Stevens or O'Connor (or both) will need replacing in 2006 or 2007.
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