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Mobo123 · 11-08-2004, 02:21 AM

//http://www.drudgereport.com/sc.htm

Lord have mercy. Hopefully, this is one of drudge's delusional rants. This cant be true. Thomas is the most dim witted moron on the bench. The court barely allows him (or actually his clerks) to write an opinion (unless it is going to be a 9-0). Shrub probably wants him because he's the youngest, and next to Scalia, he's the most conservative and a strict constructionist. This guy barely even asks questions during open court.

XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX SUN NOV 07, 2004 19:02:37 ET XXXXX

BUSH CONSIDERS CLARENCE THOMAS FOR CHIEF JUSTICE

**Exclusive**

President Bush has launched an internal review of the pros and cons of nominating Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as the chief justice if ailing William Rehnquist retires, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.

A top White House source familiar with Bush's thinking explains the review of Thomas as chief justice is one of several options currently under serious consideration. But Thomas is Bush's personal favorite to take the position, the source claims.

"It would not only be historic, to nominate a minority as chief justice, symbolizing the president's strong belief in hope and optimism, but it would be a sound judicial move.... Justice Thomas simply has an extraordinary record."

One concern is the amount of political capital Bush would have to spend in congress to make the move.

A chief justice must be separately nominated by Bush and confirmed by the Senate, even if the person is already sitting on the court.

The need to replace Rehnquist could arise by year's end, Bush aides now believe.

Officially, Bush advisers call any Supreme Court vacancy talk premature.

Developing...

11-08-2004, 02:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mobo123 Insane	Bush Considers Clarence Thomas For Chief Justice??? //http://www.drudgereport.com/sc.htm Lord have mercy. Hopefully, this is one of drudge's delusional rants. This cant be true. Thomas is the most dim witted moron on the bench. The court barely allows him (or actually his clerks) to write an opinion (unless it is going to be a 9-0). Shrub probably wants him because he's the youngest, and next to Scalia, he's the most conservative and a strict constructionist. This guy barely even asks questions during open court. XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX SUN NOV 07, 2004 19:02:37 ET XXXXX BUSH CONSIDERS CLARENCE THOMAS FOR CHIEF JUSTICE Exclusive President Bush has launched an internal review of the pros and cons of nominating Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as the chief justice if ailing William Rehnquist retires, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned. A top White House source familiar with Bush's thinking explains the review of Thomas as chief justice is one of several options currently under serious consideration. But Thomas is Bush's personal favorite to take the position, the source claims. "It would not only be historic, to nominate a minority as chief justice, symbolizing the president's strong belief in hope and optimism, but it would be a sound judicial move.... Justice Thomas simply has an extraordinary record." One concern is the amount of political capital Bush would have to spend in congress to make the move. A chief justice must be separately nominated by Bush and confirmed by the Senate, even if the person is already sitting on the court. The need to replace Rehnquist could arise by year's end, Bush aides now believe. Officially, Bush advisers call any Supreme Court vacancy talk premature. Developing...