This isn't exactly shocking… but, still bad news. Why couldn't Justice Stevens have retired a year ago? What in the world are we going to end up with now? As I have said many times, Obama will go down as one of the most influential Presidents in American history. Not in a good way… but because of the impact he has had on the future and direction of the country.
On the other hand, this is all speculation at this point. I hope it stays that way.