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Supreme Court: What You Can Do Right Now

From David, NYC at Daily Kos:

"Whatever happens with the Supreme Court nomination battle that is about to ensue, it's going to happen fast. Here are some things you can do right now:

If you have a blog, please post these action items on your site. If you don't, e-mail them to your like-minded buddies and relatives.

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  • Re: Supreme Court: What You Can Do Right Now (none / 0) (#1)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:51 PM EST
    Justice O'Connor's July 1 'resignation' letter to the President says: "This is to inform you of my decision to retire as Associate Justice . . . effective upon the nomination and confirmation of my successor. . . ." Under law, can the President nominate a person for a seat on the Supreme Court before there is a vacancy? Can the Senate confirm a nominee before there is a vacancy? Was Justice O'Connor choosing her words carefully?