Scalito -- quack, quack!

The nomination of Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the United States Supreme Court, following President Bush's failed nomination of Harriet Miers to that post seems to mark the transition of President Bush to the status of being a lame duck. It is certainly unfortunate that he caved in so easily to the Conservative elite who had opposed her nomination.

Nevertheless, we find Judge Alito to be a fine choice. His conservatism is unquestionable. Had he been nominated under different circumstances, his choice would have brought nothing but delight.

We wish the best for him and for the President.