Possible Kerry Supreme Court appointees right off the bat?

In my opinion, with a Kerry win, we could very well see the retirements of John Paul Stevens and Sandra O'Connor immediately. Our senate races this fall serve a very important role in this regard. A Kerry win and a pickup of some Senate seats would serve as a great mandate for Kerry to come in and find a Stevens replacement. The appointment of a new Chief Justice might fall under Kerry's tenure as well, he can either appoint an existing Justice, or nominate a new one altogther. Both must be confirmed by the Senate. Some possible nominees:

Alan Page, born 1945, former professional football player who attended law school after his playing career and has made his way up to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Would be the 3rd African-American Supreme Court Justice. Has served extensively in regards to civil rights litigation.

Eliot Spitzer, born 1953, current Ny State Attorney General. Top notch corporate crime fighting resume. Has served the interests of the state of New York with dedication.

any others????????

I'd pay $1000 to just watch Orrin Hatch's facial ticks during the Senate hearings!

Since he is not a judge.

He's too associated with a political party.

We need to get a younger guy in there. Mitchell is in his 70s.

Part of the Purple People Eaters Vikings defense of the 70s, as hard as it may be to believe, he saved his best performance for the courtroom. Was courted by the party to replace Wellstone on the senate ticket in 2002, but chose not to run. Educated, informed, articulate man and would make an ideal justice.

I think he could get approved fairly easily as well.

I'm counting on him to beat Pataki's ass and be our the next gov. of New York.

Remember who has to vote them in. They won't. The war over judgeships has escalated too far for that.

Hilary Clinton
Jimmy Carter (though he's too old now)
Vincent Bugliosi
Dennis Kucinich
Ralph Nader (keep him where he could do the most good)

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Joe Biden - Ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee

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Richard A. Paez, 9th Circut Court of Appeals

Paez, Richard A.
Born 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT

Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Central District of California
Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 9, 1994, to a new seat created by 104 Stat. 5089; Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 1994, and received commission on June 16, 1994. Service terminated on March 17, 2000, due to appointment to another judicial position.

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 26, 1999, to a seat vacated by Cecil F. Poole; Confirmed by the Senate on March 9, 2000, and received commission on March 14, 2000.

Education:
Brigham Young University, B.A., 1969

University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1972

Professional Career:
Staff attorney, California Rural Legal Assistance, 1972-1974
Staff attorney, Western Center on Law and Poverty, 1974-1976
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, California, 1976-1981
Senior counsel, 1976-1978
Director of litigation, 1978-1979
Deputy director for litigation, 1979-1980
Acting executive director and director of litigation, 1980-1981
Judge, Los Angeles Municipal Court, California, 1981-1994

Race or Ethnicity: Hispanic

Gender: Male
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