Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted May 1, 2009 Departure would give Obama his first chance to nominate a justice WASHINGTON - Justice David Souter is planning to retire after nearly two decades on the Supreme Court, several government sources told NBC News.Souter's departure, expected once the current term ends in late June, would give President Barack Obama his first chance to nominate a justice. The New Hampshire native, appointed to the court in 1990, is expected to remain on the bench until a successor is confirmed. Wheeee Time to appoint a very liberal woman Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
