Re:This is MORE important than if Rehnquist left.. (Score 1)

Exactly. I am suprised at the apathy of /. in the posts so far. For the reasons listed in the parent post among others O'Connor has had a HUGE impact on a lot of vital supreme court decisions by being the swing vote. She is often regarded as the most powerful woman in America (or at least in the top 10). This is a monumental announcement and should not be taken lightly.