This just in - Bush has named 3rd circuit judge Alito as the replacement for Miers, who was the replacement for Roberts, who was the replacement for O'Connor.
Alito was leading the rumour mill and the tradesports betting over the weekend.
Dear democrats: happy halloween! - George
We don't know a whole lot about him. His nickname "Scalito" isn't exactly fair - he's a solid conservative but no Scalia clone.
Volokh.com and scotusblog have more deep background.
Our prediction: he'll be confirmed.
Two ears up. Bush coulda done worse. It's a safe, somewhat uninspired choice.
