With the news that Rehnquist not returning on Monday who will be

[Nikepallas]

his replacement?


Chief Justice wise and who will be the new Justice?


I believe it's between O'Conner and Thomas for Chief Justice and I honestly believe we will be seeing Ashcroft as the new Justice

[48pan]

1. I think the senior judge takes over in his absence

He may be able to operate by phone or computer as well.

[mcscajun]

2. There won't be a replacement until he either resigns or dies.

But the previous poster is correct; the senior justice will preside in his absence.