Category Archives: U.S. Supreme Court

Bloomberg published an article discussing Solicitor General Elana Kagan’s prospects to be nominated by the President to replace Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.

The Washington Post reports that some Senate Democrats are urging the President to nominate someone who did not attend an Ivy League law school. Their inclination is, in part, a reaction to the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Citizens United v. Federal … Continue reading →

Politico profiles White House Counsel, Bob Bauer, and his role assisting the President choose a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.

Politico reports that Senate Democrats are urging the President to ignore Republican pleas to choose a moderate and mainstream nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens and to focus on what’s best for the Democratic caucus.

The Hill reports that the Citizens United case has already emerged as an issue in the nomination battle to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.  Apparently, Republican and Democratic Senators exchanged arguments on the Senate floor today regarding … Continue reading →

Politico reports that Senate Democrats and the White House will make the conservative Supreme Court Justices an issue during the confirmation battle to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.  The Court’s Citizens United decision will be a significant issue in … Continue reading →

The Washington Post reports that the White House has expanded the shortlist of potential nominees to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.  The article states that the White House is considering up to ten candidates to fill the … Continue reading →

Roll Call ($) reports that campaign finance issues may play a significant role in this summer’s confirmation battle to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.