10 Supreme Court nominees NOT named Sri Srinivasan

[Hawaii Hiker]

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/05/23/2044771/ten-potential-democratic-supreme-court-nominees-who-arent-named-sri-srinivasan/?mobile=nc

My top choices on this list would be Goodwin Liu, Pam Karlan, Alison Nathan, and Kamala Harris...

[sosuaslayde]

1. Possible court opening soon?

Speaking of the SCOTUS- Do you think an opening will be available before 2014? This could be a wasted opportunity, given a possible GOP Senate takeover in 2014. If this were to occur, a solid liberal nominee might not stand a chance.

[hrmjustin]

2. Welcome to DU my friend!

[Laelth]

3. Welcome to DU. n/t

-Laelth

[dballance]

4. Ginsberg has had repeated health issues.

If anyone goes soon I'd bet on her as most likely.

[Hawaii Hiker]

5. I do think Ginsburg will step down sometime during Obama's 2nd term

And welcome to DU,

[AndyA]

6. I don't see the GOP taking the Senate in 2014

Especially if Reid finds his spine and actually holds the Republicans accountable for a change. If they have to vote, they have a record to defend. With no votes, it's easy to blame someone else.

I'm thinking positive thoughts that the Democrats will get the House back, no one seems to like Boehner.

Welcome to DU!

[Tx4obama]

7. There is always a possibility a seat will become vacant due to death or resignation...

... but I think Justice Ginsburg probably will NOT retire until after the end of April 2016, see below

August 3, 2010

-snip-

Although some have speculated she might step down next year, the 77-year-old Ginsburg told The Associated Press on Tuesday she has no plans to retire anytime soon and still wants to match Justice Louis Brandeis, who stepped down at age 82.

SNIP
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/08/03/ginsburg_says_no_plans_to_leave_supreme_court/

Justice Louis Brandeis was on the Supreme Court of the United States from June 1, 1916 – February 13, 1939 - 22 years, 8 months, 2 weeks
Justice Ginsburg has been on the Supreme Court since August 10, 1993.

So, if she wants to beat his 'tenure' then she couldn't retire until the end of April 2016

That would still leave enough time for President Obama's to appoint a new justice and get him/her confirmed before he leaves office January 20, 2017.

[Tx4obama]

8. Links to their wiki bios, below

Paul Watford http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Watford

Jane Louise Kelly http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Louise_Kelly

Alison Nathan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison_Nathan

Kamala Harris http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris

Goodwin Liu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodwin_Liu

Deval Patrick http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deval_Patrick

Pam Karlan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pam_Karlan

Paul M Smith http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_M._Smith

Neal Katyal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Katyal

Tom Perez http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Perez


Other possibilities here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251299531