Alito Picked to Replace O’Connor

CNN is reporting that Judge Samuel Alito will be announced as President Bush’s pick to replace Justice O’Connor.

Other news organizations have the same report. Television networks have been alerted to the planned announcement by the President at 8 a.m. Eastern time, and other reporters with solid sources at the White House are giving the same name: Alito.

UPDATE: It is official. Our coverage of Judge Alito is here.