Circuit Court of Appeals, a former federal public defender who was nearly killed more than 15 years ago in an attack while jogging in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Ĥ) Circuit Judge Paul Watford of the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Some liberals could oppose his nomination because of his BigLaw work on behalf of large corporations.ģ) Circuit Judge Jane Kelly of the St. Circuit, a former clerk for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor who would be the Supreme Court’s first Hindu. The ABA gave him its highest well-qualified rating, praising his “outstanding legal ability and exceptional breadth of experience.”Ģ) Circuit Judge Sri Srinivasan of the U.S. And Garland could be tapped even if Democrats take control, given his endorsements by so many organizations.ġ) Circuit Judge Merrick Garland of the U.S. If Republicans maintain control of the Senate, they “would jump at the chance to confirm,” according to Above the Law. In its take on the shortlist, Above the Law gives Garland good odds.
Topping the list is current Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
The Hill spoke with the groups, which didn’t go on the record. Supreme Court shortlist, but some “well-connected groups” are in broad agreement about her likely nominees. Photo of Hillary Clinton by Joseph Sohm /.