Roberts becomes the Chief?

At Volokh Conspiracy Orin Kerr is speculating that Bush will renominate John Roberts to become the Chief Justice. It is an interesting possibility but I think it presupposes who Bush nominates to replace Rehnquist's spot. Roberts would probably be the prime cantidate for the Chief Justice position if Bush nominates Luttig or Wilkenson. But if Bush nominates a more moderate cantidate like he did with Roberts, don't be surprised if Scalia is the next Chief Justice [Update: Found an interesting article that discusses this point].

One way or another Bush will give the religious right will get their wish.

-Mr. Alec

PS An interesting nominee would be the libertarian Judge Alex Kozinski, he is not nearly as stealth as Roberts, but he seems very interesting (profiled here).