Alito Confirmed, finally

I am glad our system worked as it should. A lot of fan-fan…but the right thing prevailed.

John Paul Stevens is currently 85 and could be the next potential seat of the court. Stevens definitely leans to the left and could shift the overal tendency of the court with the next appointment. Realistically, Teddy Kennendy won’t let him retire until after 2008.

Alito Seen as Carrying the Torch of Reagan – Los Angeles Times