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In reply to the discussion: Do you think Biden might nominate Obama to SCOTUS? [View all]helpisontheway
(5,007 posts)23. Why would Obama want that job?
He is living the good life. Retired. He gets to quarantine in that beautiful new home. He has an opportunity to spend time with his spouse. Their nest is empty. Im sure they will travel the wood once the pandemic is over. The Republicans treated him like crap for 8 years. I want him to go out and enjoy the rest of his life.
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I don't think it will happen, but Taft was Chief Justice after his presidency.
rsdsharp
Jan 2021
#18
I think it could well be California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger, 45yo in July
Celerity
Jan 2021
#34
From 2007 to 2013, Kruger was assistant US Solicitor General and acting principal deputy solicitor
Celerity
Jan 2021
#36
exactly. that's why I tried to read her, but I found it challenging in this case.
msfiddlestix
Jan 2021
#40