Rehnquist
Am I the only one that thinks that Rehnquist is trying to hang on until Bush is out of office? If so, my hat’s off to Rehnquist!
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Chief Justice William Rehnquist announced Thursday night that he has no plans to step down from the Supreme Court and will continue to serve as long as he can.
“I want to put to rest the speculation and unfounded rumors of my imminent retirement,” Rehnquist said in a statement released through his family. “I am not about to announce my retirement. I will continue to perform my duties as chief justice as long as my health permits.”
A Bush administration official involved in the judicial selection process said the White House is aware of Rehnquist’s statement, which was sent to the White House counsel’s office.
“We take him at his word,” the official said.
Two sources close to the chief justice told CNN they were not surprised because Rehnquist enjoys his work on the court — but were surprised he felt the need to take the unusual step of issuing a statement to shoot down the retirement rumors.
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tags: William Rehnquist, George W. Bush, Supreme Court, politics
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