Big Supreme Court pick tonight. The first name floated today was that of virtual unknown, Edith Clement. Well, ABC nixes that speculation.
Also, another popular mention today was Edith Jones. Many think that Bush would want to replace one woman with another woman. I personally think that Bush's pick will have more strategy attached. This White House is constantly thinking strategy. For example, why not take the unprecedented step of asking for a prime time slot to name a Supreme Court Nominee. This way, they get all day buzz and analysis from the talking heads. Then they dominate all major media outlets tomorrow with reaction to the pick.
I personally have my money on Gonzales, still. I know that the radical right has done everything they can to prevent Gonzo's selection. However, Bush sees that his approval ratings are at historic lows, and the White House is in desperate need of friendly press. Bush and co. know full well that the press will be no friendlier then if Bush makes a "unifying" pick. It just shows you how crazy the other candidates must be if Gonzalez is considered "unifying."
Keep your eyes out for minority pick Larry Thompson. Bush is famous for picking radical minorities and using their race as a shield for their atrocious records.
All that being said, my dark horse pick is Theodore Olsen. Afterall, they can always defend his record by saying: "His wife died in 9/11. How dare you question his record?"
I don't think I have ever had this many Republican faces in one entry. It feels kind of icky.
Update: The Note also thinks it might be Gonzalez. (via Kos)
Update II: AP reports:
"President Bush chose federal appeals court judge John G. Roberts Jr. on Tuesday as his first nominee for the Supreme Court, selecting a rock solid conservative whose nomination could trigger a tumultuous battle over the direction of the nation's highest court, senior administration officials said."