Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Obama to reveal Supreme Court pick soon

President Barack Obama will soon announce his choice for Supreme Court justice according to senators who met with him Wednesday.

Obama is replacing Justice David Souter who is planning to retire.

The president met with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.; Minority Leader Mitch McConnell; Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, the top Republican on Judiciary; and Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy. According to the senators, Obama did not mention any names in connection with his choice.



Boston Globe

Senators: Obama soon to reveal pick for high court

The Associated Press - ‎39 minutes ago‎
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama plans to announce his Supreme Court choice soon but isn't saying who is being seriously considered, senators who met with him said Wednesday.
GOP wants 60 days before Supreme Court nominee hearings USA Today
On the White House A Premium on Secrecy in Vetting of Court Pick New York Times
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