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• drew_s - May 06 2009 | law, government, politics

  Put Al Gore on the Supreme Court says Hendrik Hertzberg. As he admits, it isn't going to happen. But after reading this I have to think that Jennifer Granholm is a strong candidate. She's lacking in some departments, but she's barely 50 and she's not a judge.

  Quoted: The heart of a Justice’s job is interpreting and applying the Constitution, and for that things like a knowledge of history (including Constitutional history), a feel for the workings of government, a strong moral sense, an ability to think and write clearly, and a temperamental affinity for the long view—all of which Gore has in spades—are much more important than a professional familiarity with the details of contract or case law.

  • ms.kruse - May 06 2009
    

    Granholm would be an excellent choice. I adore her. Her only flaw is being a native Canadian because she can't run for president. Gore would also be great, what with his "temperamental affinity for the long view" (I love Hendrik Hertzberg). But, probably too provocative a pick for most people's taste in the end -- sadly. Obama will make a great choice, I'm sure. I'm just so glad this position opened up under his watch!

  • liz - May 14 2009
    

    http://www.freep.com/article/20090514/NEWS15/905140471/Justice+Granholm?+Name+on+court+list++report+says

    woo!

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