What if Eleanor Roosevelt could fly?

In a ridiculous non-story about conservatives' Fantasy Supreme Court League, ABC "News" is opining thus: "and would galvanize the base at a time when Bush desperately needs its support" and "But Owen's friendship with Karl Rove could hurt her, especially in a White House vulnerable to charges of cronyism".

Doubtless all true, but not news. But why discuss nominating either Janice Rogers Brown or Priscilla Owen? Hasn't ABC heard there was an election, and Newt Gingrich isn't in charge any longer? (I know, I should have named a conservative in the Senate, but except for Hillary!, there isn't one.)