Apparently Rehnquist is going to retire tomorrow:

Rehnquist's retirement was suggested earlier today by conservative columnist Robert Novak who relies on a bevy of anonymous Republican sources.

Novak suggested that Rehnquist's departure could allow President Bush to nominate Alberto Gonzales. The veteran conservative pundit said he expected no change in the ideological balance of the court.

"Word from court sources that ailing Chief Justice William Rehnquist also will announce his retirement before the week is over," Novak wrote today. "That would enable Bush to play this game: Name one justice no less conservative than Rehnquist, and name Gonzales, whose past record suggests he would replicate retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on abortion and possibly other social issues. Thus, the present ideological orientation of the court would be unchanged, which would suit the left just fine."

Novak again. Why isn't that guy in jail, anyway???

If there ever were a wake-up call, here it is, our very own snooze alarm reminding us what's at stake. Scary times.

[Update/Addendum: I should have included this part of the Raw Story:

Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist may resign as early as tomorrow, Senate aides tell RAW STORY.

The tip circulated among progressive circles late Thursday.

Other aides later confirmed to RAW STORY that the retirement was very much expected. Democrats and Republicans have long been preparing for exit of the ailing Chief Justice.

The Novak stuff was from earlier today. This confirmation is a recent development.]

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