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McCain and Obama SCOTUS Short Lists

God bless the Daily Show. They are practitioners of cutting-edge journalism. They are the ONLY news source that has obtained short lists of Supreme Court nominees from both candidates. Enjoy:

McCain:

• Justice Janet Rogers Brown: George W. Bush managed to appoint Brown to the United States Court of Appeals despite significant Democratic opposition. McCain may try to elevate her to the Supreme Court.
• Sen. Fred Thompson: McCain owes him a favor, and besides, he must have picked up something from Law & Order.
• White House Gardener Mitch Henderson: A confused and disoriented McCain may appoint the first person he sees.

Obama:

• Sen. Hillary Clinton: Picking Clinton will reward her hard-fought primary battle with a coveted appointment, as well as isolate her from electoral politics forevermore.
• Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens: Re-selecting Stevens will place a solid liberal on the court, while at the same time playing a hilarious joke on the 88-year-old justice, who desperately wants to retire.
• Judge Joe Brown: Obama is expected to try to diversify the Court, and the popularity of Brown's daytime TV show among members of Congress would ensure a swift Senate confirmation.

Full post as published by Supreme Dicta on October 07, 2008 (boomark / email).