Nominee Tonight

AP is reporting that Bush will make an announcement — and be accompanied by the nominee — at 9PM EST.

We know what the press corps is thinking: This totally cuts into happy hour.

Bush to Announce Court Nominee Tonight [AP]

UPDATE: Also, they’re finally feeling sorry for Scotty:

From: White House Press Releases [mailto:Press.Releases@WhiteHouse.Gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 1:07 PM
Subject: *THE PRESIDENT WILL ANNOUNCE HIS NOMINEE TO THE SUPREME COURT THIS EVENING AT 9:00PM EST FROM THE WHITE HOUSE – TODAY’S PRESS BRIEFING IS CANCELED*

*THE PRESIDENT WILL ANNOUNCE HIS NOMINEE TO THE SUPREME COURT THIS EVENING AT 9:00PM EST FROM THE WHITE HOUSE – TODAY’S PRESS BRIEFING IS CANCELED*

And new lesson for you reporters out there. “Karl Rove” is now spelled “E-D-I-T-H C-L-E-M-E-N-T.”