Chief Justice William Rehnquist just passed away.

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Chief Justice William Rehnquist just passed away.

#1 Postby soonertwister » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:23 pm

Just heard the news.

Judge Rehnquist, you will be missed.
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#2 Postby Talon402 » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:26 pm

Umm, where is the breaking news link from drudge, or what network was this reported on? Please provide something corroborating, as this would be another huge story. (although not as huge as what has happened previously this week)
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#3 Postby Matt-hurricanewatcher » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:27 pm

My he rest in peace :cry: My his family be comforted.
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#4 Postby BLHutch » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:28 pm

Our ABC station just broke in and reported it, so I can corroborate.

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#5 Postby timeflow » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:28 pm

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#6 Postby jburns » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:28 pm

Talon402 wrote:Umm, where is the breaking news link from drudge, or what network was this reported on? Please provide something corroborating, as this would be another huge story. (although not as huge as what has happened previously this week)


http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/09/03/D8CD6EM00.html
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#7 Postby Talon402 » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:29 pm

DrudgeReport.com now carrying the story.
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/09/03/D8CD6EM00.html

Was not doubting you, soonertwister, just looking for corroboration. :cry:
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#8 Postby LSU2001 » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:30 pm

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist Dead
Saturday, September 03, 2005

WASHINGTON — Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist (search) died Saturday evening at his home in suburban Virginia, said Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg.

A statement from the spokeswoman said he was surrounded by his three children when he died in Arlington.

"The Chief Justice battled thyroid cancer since being diagnosed last October and continued to perform his dues on the court until a precipitous decline in his health the last couple of days," she said.

Rehnquist was appointed to the Supreme Court (search) as an associate justice in 1971 by President Nixon and took his seat on Jan. 7, 1982. He was elevated to chief justice by President Reagan (search) in 1986.

His death ends a remarkable 33-year Supreme Court career during which Rehnquist oversaw the court's conservative shift, presided over an impeachment trial and helped decide a presidential election.

The death President Bush his second court opening within pour months and sets up what's expected to be an even more bruising Senate confirmation battle than that of John Roberts.

Rehnquist, 80 and ill with cancer, presided over President Clinton's impeachment trial in 1999, helped settle the 2000 presidential election in Bush's favor, and fashioned decisions over the years that diluted the powers of the federal government while strengthening those of the states.
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#9 Postby soonertwister » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:42 pm

No prob Talon, it was certain to be affirmed in a heartbeat. Sad news.
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#10 Postby wxmann_91 » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:46 pm

R.I.P. Deepest condolences to him and his family.

OT - Why is this in the hurricane recovery and aftermath forum?
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#11 Postby TexasStooge » Sun Sep 04, 2005 2:15 pm

Rest In Peace, Rehnquist
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#12 Postby Stephanie » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:53 pm

May he rest in peace!
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#13 Postby Skywatch_NC » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:16 am

Prayers and thoughts with Judge Rehnquist's family, judicial colleagues and friends. :cry:

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