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Following Judge Roberts's hearing, Senators submitted written questions, and answers to those questions are expected by close of business tomorrow (Wednesday). Of course, that hasn't stopped some Senators (e.g. Senator Reid) from jumping the gun by announcing opposition to Roberts. You'd think they'd wait until all the facts are in, if only for appearances' sake.

In other news, the Committee for Justice has new leadership. And, I've posted a few links about Judge Consuelo Callahan over at the right side of the confirmthem page (under "SCOTUS Candidates"), which suggest that she would not be voting with Justices Scalia and Thomas. Please email us any other links you think we ought to add on our home page.

Incidentally, for the real scoop about the much-discussed doctrine of stare decisis, see here.

UPDATE: BTW, Roberts would be the 18th Chief Justice, not the 17th, if we're going to be technically precise. And speaking of being precise, Patterico threatens to filibuster any nominees whose hearts are bigger than their heads.