Supreme Court vacancy nears as Bush weighs nominees
The White House prepares for a potential vacancy on the Supreme Court amid speculation Chief Justice Rehnquist, fighting thyroid cancer, may depart by June. The process, watched by conservative and liberal groups, could hinge on a centrist first pick and faces a bruising confirmation fight.
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Possible Supreme Court nominees if Rehnquist steps down
The piece lists potential contenders for the Supreme Court seat. Names include James Harvie Wilkinson III of the 4th Circuit, Larry Thompson formerly deputy AG and PepsiCo GC, John Roberts of the D.C. Circuit, Michael McConnell of the 10th Circuit, J Michael Luttig of the 4th Circuit, Samuel Alito Jr of the 3rd Circuit, Edith Jones of the 5th Circuit, Emilio Garza of the 5th Circuit, and Theodore Olson former solicitor general. Each carries a conservative profile and varied bipartisan support or relevance to the Bush administration.
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