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Government

Apr. 13, 2010

Obama Gets a Supreme Court Pick

Political analysts predicted President Barack Obama would tap a safe, easily confirmable nominee to replace the retiring Justice John Paul Stevens.

By Robert Iafolla

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - Despite the window of opportunity for President Barack Obama to appoint a strong liberal to the Supreme Court ahead of the looming midterm elections, political analysts predict he will tap a safe, easily confirmable nominee to replace the retiring Justice John Paul Stevens.

That could mean selecting from the list of early favorites, headed by Solicitor General Elena Kaga...

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