Late-Night SCOTUS Gossip

The American Spectator's blog says Alito and Luttig are in the running, and the announcement could be as soon as Friday morning.

Either of those names would thrill conservatives.

Confirm Them has an open thread for Supreme Court suggestions and speculation.

Erick at Red State also says the President wants a quick timetable on the new nominee.

I'm going to hope that, quick nomination or not, the next nominee has been thoroughly vetted!