John Roberts

A surprise choice, without a large paper trail, highly intelligent, and viewed as confirmable.

That didn't go so well for the former President Bush when the candidate was David Souter.

Fortunately, several commentators far more knowledgeable than I think he's the real thing. See Manuel Miranda and Beldar, for example.

Remember, liberals: Seven of the nine Supreme Court justices were appointed by Republican presidents. You have no reason to complain about the makeup of the court.