and so it begins

1 Jul 2005

The news I dreaded, but had begun to believe we'd be spared, for at least another year, has been announced: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has resigned.

I feel like I've been punched in the gut.

Posted by thom on Friday, July 1, 2005 at 11:48 AM

1 Comment

Not that Sandy Day was perfect but for sure I would rather have her than anyone Bush is going to put up for the spot. I wonder if he is going to feel obligated to replace her with another woman... better not be that nut job from Texas, Priscilla Owen!

(Although the sick thing is that I am excited all the same, I guess having majored in Constitutional Law I am always giddy at the thought of new shake ups... even if they are for the worse)

Sean | July 2, 2005 11:17 AM

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