How Appealing links to this Bloomberg report setting forth the Senate standstill on nominations along with other resources detailing vacancies in the federal judiciary. The Bloomberg report indicates:
A carryover of the 10 vacancies would have the greatest effect if Democrat Barack Obama defeats Republican John McCain in November. It would let Obama move quickly to put his stamp on the courts after eight years of nominations by Bush. Six of the 13 U.S. appeals courts are closely divided between Republican and Democratic appointees.
