Slate has published a fairly thorough analysis of all of the potential people said to be on Bush's short list for a Supreme Court nomination. Well worth reading, but bear in mind my usual disclaimer that it is always best to look up the actual rulings for yourself rather than accepting the way others portray the issues in them.
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