If Rehnquist dies...

This is the updated version of John's Rehnquist story. Want to scare yourself for a moment? Think about this. Let's say that Rehnquist is at a minimum incapacitated, at worst, dies. This will leave a vacancy on the court with a clear 4-4 split. Now let's think about another 2000 style election challenge, where the Supreme Court will no doubt be needed to make a final call. Well, who's going to break the tie if Rehnquist isn't there? Moreover, what would the nation do in the event of a contested election with no Supreme Court able to break the deadlock? Think about that one over dinner tonight. Sleep well...