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From: LindyBill	11/7/2004 7:58:24 PM
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How to give liberals heart attacks. Drudge BUSH CONSIDERS CLARENCE THOMAS FOR CHIEF JUSTICE Exclusive President Bush has launched an internal review of the pros and cons of nominating Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as the chief justice if ailing William Rehnquist retires, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned. A top White House source familiar with Bush's thinking explains the review of Thomas as chief justice is one of several options currently under serious consideration. But Thomas is Bush's personal favorite to take the position, the source claims. "It would not only be historic, to nominate a minority as chief justice, symbolizing the president's strong belief in hope and optimism, but it would be a sound judicial move.... Justice Thomas simply has an extraordinary record." One concern is the amount of political capital Bush would have to spend in congress to make the move. A chief justice must be separately nominated by Bush and confirmed by the Senate, even if the person is already sitting on the court. The need to replace Rehnquist could arise by year's end, Bush aides now believe. Officially, Bush advisers call any Supreme Court vacancy talk premature. Developing...

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