Whatever happens, the loser will promptly appeal to the Washington State Supreme Court, which will probably get the case at the end of the month.

ECONOMIST: Washington state politics

Washington State was next on the list, but the Supreme Court has weighed in to block the release of the names for now.

FORBES: Connect

Florida would send duelling slates to Washington, one with the backing of the legislature, one by ruling of the state Supreme Court.

ECONOMIST: Al Gore��s legal options appear to be limited

WASHINGTON The Supreme Court said Monday it would decide whether voters can bar state universities from using racial preferences in admissions decisions, a question that has divided federal appellate courts.

WSJ: Supreme Court to Hear Michigan Affirmative-Action Case

This means that Mr Penry could end up with a reprieve from the state that tried to execute him even before the mighty Supreme Court up in Washington has had a chance to say what it thinks.

ECONOMIST: Death penalty