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Will Kagan Be Confirmed?
In thinking in an earlier post about Justice Stevens’ replacement, I suggested that Obama would likely choose the most liberal woman he could get through the Senate. I had in mind either his eventual choice, Elena Kagan, or Appeals Court … Continue reading
Why Obama Should Pick an Appellate Court Justice to Replace Stevens
With the announcement that Justice Stevens is stepping down from the Supreme Court at the end of the current court session, President Obama has a second opportunity to fill a Court vacancy. When his first opportunity arose last year, I … Continue reading
Sotomayor, Obama and Presidential Power
And the streak continues. If, as news reports indicate (and the formal announcement should come within a few minutes) Obama will nominate federal New York appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace David Souter on the Supreme Court, it will … Continue reading
Who Should Obama Nominate to Replace Souter? – It’s Not Who You Think
Who should Obama nominate to replace David Souter on the Supreme Court? In an earlier post, I hinted that political scientists have actually studied this question quite extensively, and their conclusions are not necessarily what one might expect. Many political … Continue reading
