Blog Round-Up – Friday, September 9th

Rick Hasen of Election Law Blog has these predictions for Justice O’Connor’s replacement.

The Manhattan Institute’s site, Point of Law, is hosting this online discussion between Richard Epstein and Stephen Presser on the Supreme Court nominations.

Slate has this article on why judicial philosophies really matter, particularly in light of the damage cause by Hurricane Katrina.

Here is Underneath Their Robes with an update on Justice Rehnquist’s memorial service.

Justice at Stake has this site tracking interest group TV ads in the Roberts confirmation battle.

Here is William Stuntz writing in the New Republic Online on the politics surrounding Roberts’ confirmation. PrawfsBlawg comments on the piece here.