The court once again has the last chuckle as they push the more contentious nomination to the front, leaving Rehnquist to announce (or not) his own retirement later on.

I'll put my money on Edith Hollan Jones, a 5th circuit appeals judge, as the nominee. I think Bush will save Luttig / Wilkinson / Garza et al to fill Rehnquist's seat as chief justice.

If you'd like to actually make a bet, click here and then choose "Specials ... The Courts" from the popup menu at the top. Jones is running 17:1. Thank me later.

01 Jul 05