WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is considering a list of more than six contenders for the Supreme Court that is dominated by women and Hispanics, sources familiar with Obama’s deliberations said Wednesday.
Among those under consideration are Solicitor General Elena Kagan, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Appeals Court Judges Sonia Sotomayor and Diane Pamela Wood. California Supreme Court Justice Carlos Moreno also is under review by Obama.
One official cautioned that Obama is considering other people who have not been publicly mentioned. And more names may be added as the administration considers a replacement for retiring Justice David Souter.
Obama is likely before month’s end to name a nominee. Souter is part of the court’s liberal wing, and his replacement is not expected to change the ideological balance.
Among those under consideration are Solicitor General Elena Kagan, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Appeals Court Judges Sonia Sotomayor and Diane Pamela Wood. California Supreme Court Justice Carlos Moreno also is under review by Obama.
One official cautioned that Obama is considering other people who have not been publicly mentioned. And more names may be added as the administration considers a replacement for retiring Justice David Souter.
Obama is likely before month’s end to name a nominee. Souter is part of the court’s liberal wing, and his replacement is not expected to change the ideological balance.
by the associated press
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