Monday, April 12, 2010

Who will replace Justice Stevens on the Supreme Court?

Wondering who Opama might nominate to replace Justice Stevens on the Supreme Court? Here are the seven most likely candidates.

Merrick Garland, Judge on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Jennifer Granholm, Michigan governor.

Elena Kagan, U.S. solicitor general.

Harold Hongju Koh, Legal adviser to the State Department.

Janet Napolitano, Homeland security secretary.

Deval Patrick, Massachusetts governor.

Diane Pamela Wood, Judge on 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago.

Learn more:

Here is a link to a site that provides profiles and pros/cons of these top possible picks.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100411/ap_on_go_su_co/us_supreme_court_possible_nominees

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