THE SUPREMES

[wertz]

Since David Souter announced his resignation from the Supreme Court, speculation has been rampant about who President Obama might nominate as his replacement.

For those who might wish to discuss the potential candidates a bit more intelligently (and, really, who wouldn't?), the following are among contenders mentioned so far:

Merrick Garland (

Comments

[bon_homme_dane]

LOL, I'd love it if Al Gore was on the bench!

[wertz]

Definitely. And it would drive the "textualists" crazy.  :D

[bon_homme_dane]

It sure would be some payback..lol!

[wertz]

Plus he'd probably be fairly good at the job.

fairly good

[bon_homme_dane]

Yeah, some pragmatism and some reason to the court, but hey THEY DON"T MAKE POLICY....

Re: fairly good

[wertz]

Exactly, though. That's why a bit of pragmatism and reason might come in handy.