The Brawl That May Erupt Over the High Court
Sunday, May 01, 2005
- Organization: The New York Times
- Link: http://www.nytimes.com
WASHINGTON - It feels like Armageddon is just around the corner. The Republican threat to eliminate the filibuster rule in judicial confirmations has led both parties to cautiously assess what the political landscape would look like if the so-called nuclear option were used.
But for many here, this political brawl is only a dress rehearsal for the coming battle over a replacement for Chief Justice William Rehnquist, whose recent illness has led to the expectation that he will retire before the end of the Supreme Court term in June.
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