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The virtues of SCOTUS selection serendipity

By Douglas A. Berman

USA Today has this intriguing new article which spotlights that, even when it comes to Supreme Court nominations, who you know may be just as important as what you know.  And, as in comedy, timing may be more important than all other aspects of one's performance.  The piece is headlined "Timing and luck crucial for seat on high court; Connections will matter as much as credentials if spots open up during Obama's presidency," and here is how it begins: President-elect Barack Obama is still weeks away from taking the oath of office.  The Supreme Court has no vacancies.  That hasn't stopped rising anticipation about a court opening that could shape the new president's legacy.  When it comes to such vacancies, nothing is ever certain for a president ? let alone for a potential nominee...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on December 23, 2008 (boomark / email).