supreme court
A Look at the Court after Rehnquist
By David Brody
Capitol Hill Correpsondent
CBN.com –WASHINGTON
- The Chief Justice of the United States, William Rehnquist, was
laid to rest Wednesday.
He died of thyroid cancer Saturday.
Chief Justice Rehnquist's casket was taken
inside St. Matthew's Cathedral Wednesday. With no cameras allowed
inside, it was the last image the nation saw of a man many are
remembering as a giant in American law. He was someone who defended
conservative principles in his public life.
After Wednesday's service, Rehnquist was buried next to his wife
at Arlington National Cemetery. The tributes poured in all day.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) remarked, "His
passing marks a sad day for America, but it's also a day to reflect
on our great fortune to have had William Rehnquist in the service
of our nation."
The Rehnquist funeral comes just days before the Senate gets
ready to hold hearings on the nomination of John Roberts to the
Supreme Court. Rehnquist was Roberts’ mentor and now, if
confirmed, would replace Rehnquist as chief justice.
President Bush wants Roberts confirmed before the new court session
begins, October 3. That looks to be realistic.
But complicating matters is that the President still needs to
nominate someone to replace the moderate Sandra Day O'Connor.
Some unanswered questions: Will he go with a woman? Will he go
with a moderate like Attorney General Alberto Gonzales? Or will
he go with a strong conservative like Janice Rogers Brown, Michael
Luttig, or Priscilla Owen?
If that is the case, get ready for an all-out political war.
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