Supreme Court Rumors Swirling Tonight

RedState.org is reporting that Arlen Specter visited the White House this evening. Speculation has intensified that the nominee will be a woman.

Major Garrett reported on Fox News Channel's Special Report with Brit Hume this afternoon that some insiders are expecting the nomination to be announced by Thursday.

Late evening update: The prediction at RedState.org is now that the pick will be Edith Brown Clement, possibly announced as soon as Tuesday. We'll see what the morrow brings!