What if…Bush chose Roberts because Rhenquist recommended him, since Roberts had been his clerk? And what if…there was some quid pro quo, like maybe waiting to step down until after Roberts was confirmed so that the Dems would be under pressure to confirm the next nominee because the Court will be in session? I usually think such theories are ridiculous, and this one probably is too, but I’m feeling a little punchy because I just wrote 1,000 words on Roberts’ nomination in an hour for tomorrow’s New York Post. (PS–You have to hand it to Bush. He’s always fun to watch.)