A generally slow news weekend. Arafat seemed to be the biggest story. Is he alive or is he dead? The news from Paris is minimal and conflicting. Now Arafat's wife is saying that Palestinian authorities are coming to take away any of Arafat's remaining powers. Whether Arafat lives or dies, there will be no resolution to Mid-East peace anytime soon.
'They're Trying to Bury My Husband Alive' Suha Arafat Says -- 11/08/2004
Here are some interesting items.
+Speculation is running high on possible Supreme Court nominations. With Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist ailing and not sitting on the bench last week, the White House is looking at several possibilities.
If Rehnquist decides to retire, there is a possibility that Justice Clarence Thomas will be considered for the Chief Justice position. Although he is a sitting Justice, Thomas would still go through the nomination process. His original nomination hearings in the early 90's was difficult. Would Thomas want to go through that level of scrutiny again? Definitely, yes.
Thomas has become a highly respected member of the Court and his elevation to Chief Justice would be historic. The Senate Judiciary Committee would have a difficult time denying hearings and a vote.
Comment from the White House is that Justice Thomas is one of the possibilities for Chief Justice.
DRUDGE REPORT 2004�
+There may be one more person George W. Bush needs to thank for his re-election. . . Michael Moore.
The Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News - 08-Nov-04 - Commentary:
How Michael Moore got Bush elected
More later.
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