Justice Rehnquist In Intensive Care

[gldstwmn]

http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/10/25/rehnquist/index.html

Sources: Rehnquist treated for cancer
Monday, October 25, 2004 Posted: 12:06 PM EDT (1606 GMT)



WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, 80, has thyroid cancer and is undergoing treatment at Bethesda Naval Hospital, two senior government officials told CNN.

He entered the hospital Friday and is in intensive care, sources said.

His previous health problems have included back and knee problems.

Rehnquist has served as chief justice since 1986 when he was nominated by President Ronald Reagan. He joined the high court in 1972 when he was nominated by President Richard Nixon.

His previous health problems have included back and knee problems, according to The Associated Press.

[dissention]

I know I'll be considered a cold pr*ck, but if he's knocking at Heaven's door, I pray he isn't admitted entrance until after the election.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by dissention

I know I'll be considered a cold pr*ck, but if he's knocking at Heaven's door, I pray he isn't admitted entrance until after the election.

Here's the next scenario. The Court is deadlocked 4-4. CJ Rehnquist is unable to vote for health reasons. Then who decides the election? Does Cheney as VP and President of the Senate name Chimpy president?

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Here's the next scenario. The Court is deadlocked 4-4. CJ Rehnquist is unable to vote for health reasons. Then who decides the election? Does Cheney as VP and President of the Senate name Chimpy president?

It depends on how the state or states in ? vote their electoral college delegates in. But, it could go to the USSC and/or the Senate. I think and not meaning to start WWIII it will depend on the facts. I think Florida was different and that set of facts will not present itself again. But, only time will tell.