Well, at least Scalia, Thomas, Roberts, and Alito will still be around. Kennedy will still be the swing vote.
But Stevens, Ginsburg and now Souter will likely be replaced by Obama, giving him a major part to play in shaping the court for a couple of decades.
Bush #1 appointee Souter usually votes liberal so the court will not change that much with new Obama appointee replacing him.
Elections matter. People need to learn that. But alas even many on this site hated McCain so much ( I am no fan) the election was practically over before it begain. ELECTIONS MATTER. Liberals KNOW the USSC MATTERS. How do you think they get their agenda accepted and legalized? Through the COURTS. Everthing gained is through the COURTS. Unfortunately the Dems are better at politics cause it is the MEANING of their lives and world view.
Maybe SLICK???? will be the HNIC’s pick.
Despite amnesty, Medicare Part D which made Bush a liberal/compassionate conservative, his most important legacy will be Roberts and Alito.* *If in 30 years Iraq is a shining beacon of freedom in the middle of despots in the Mid East than scratch that, W should have his face carved on Mt. Rushmore. That will be his greatest accomplishment for generations. Time will tell.