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 Judge Diane Wood. My guess is that Obama would have preferred Wood, who has a […]…Continue Reading Will Kagan Be Confirmed?
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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 did two things: first, I offered an “It’s the Fundamentals, Stupid” t-shirt to anyone who […]…Continue Reading Why Obama Should Pick an Appellate Court Justice to Replace Stevens