The case of the missing law clerks: Souter signals?

By GottaLaff

Whyohwhy couldn't it be Scalia or Thomas?

"The case of the missing law clerks is this spring's most-watched mystery at the Supreme Court," the AP reports.

Eight justices are known to have hired the four law clerks who will work with them in the Supreme Court term that begins in October, but Justice David Souter appears to be the lone holdout.

"Why does this matter? Under the scenario that counts, Souter, 69, would not be hiring clerks because he isn't planning to be in Washington in the fall. A retirement would give President Barack Obama his first chance to nominate a justice and the next few months would bring Senate confirmation hearings."

So who would Prez O nominate? Any ideas?