Biden makes decision on Supreme Court nominee, with announcement as soon as Friday

[brooklynite]

Source: CNN

(CNN)President Joe Biden has reached a decision on his first nominee to the Supreme Court, people familiar with the selection said Thursday, with his historic selection of the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court set to be revealed as soon as Friday.

The precise timing of the announcement remains fluid, given the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but a Friday ceremony would mark two years to the day when Biden made his initial pledge to choose the first African American female justice during a 2020 primary debate in South Carolina.

But even if the announcement is delayed beyond Friday afternoon, aides said, it will take place no later than Monday, the eve of the State of the Union address.

The first step of the carefully orchestrated rollout calls for the President to formally offer the lifetime position, a step that was poised to take place Thursday evening or Friday morning in hopes of preserving secrecy.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/24/politics/biden-supreme-court-nominee-decision/

[DarthDem]

1. I Hope It's Judge Jackson

But even if it's another candidate, I am so beyond thrilled that Joe Biden, former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, gets to put someone on the Supreme Court, and the first black woman, no less.

[spooky3]

2. All the candidates are outstanding. Nt

[ColinC]

5. My least favorite is the one from SC

But she is also the one most likely to easily pass Senate confirmation and will still likely be a reliable liberal vote. Fingers crossed for Jackson or Kreuger (only 45 YO!)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. An historic moment! And a wonderful one. n/t

[Deuxcents]

4. President Biden can do more than one thing at a time

Because he’s a Statesman. Experienced, with experienced people with him. There’s a lot on his plate but he’s doing just fine. Unemployment down..economy up even w/ Putin’s gas increases at our pumps. I just can’t imagine if the election had a different outcome..it scares me too much.

[hamsterjill]

6. I believe RBG

Will be looking down and smiling today.