Tomorrow we’ll finish libel. About the same time, Judge John Roberts will be confirmed as Chief Justice Roberts. It looks like my initial prediction of 61-39 will be off by about 15.
The Wall Street Journal has one perspective on the concept of “balance” on the court. Here’s another view from the Optimist.
I’m increasingly rethinking whether President Bush will nominate Judge Brown, but it will certainly come on Friday unless another hurricane strikes. Maybe it will be Harriet Miers.