Supreme Court Vacancies Offer 'Historic Opportunity' for Bush
Chief Justice Rehnquist's Death Results in Second Opening on High Court
By Bill Fancher and Jody Brown
September 6, 2005

(AgapePress) - With the passing of Chief Justice William Rehnquist on Saturday, President George W. Bush has chosen to elevate his nomination of John Roberts -- whose confirmation hearings were scheduled to begin today -- as Rehnquist's replacement on the high court. At least one Christian conservative legal advocate is applauding the move. With two vacancies on the Supreme Court, other conservative and pro-family advocates are saying the president now has a historic opportunity to shape the nation's future.

In light of Rehnquist's death, the change in Roberts' nomination, and the ongoing relief efforts in areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, Roberts' hearings have been postponed until Monday, September 12. He was originally nominated to fill the vacancy left after the retirement of Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

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