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Five Women on Obama's Short List for Supreme Court

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(Newser) – President Obama has narrowed his list of Supreme Court picks to at least six names, with women in five of the top spots, reports CNN. Obama is expected to make a selection by Memorial Day, sources say. Among the finalists: Federal appeals court judges Sonia Sotomayor and Diane Wood; Solicitor General Elena Kagan; Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano; Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm; and California Supreme Court Justice Carlos Moreno.

Moreno, 60, had not previously made the short list of favorites. A new round of vetting is under way, led by Joe Biden, Rahm Emanuel, and David Axelrod. A bipartisan group of senators met with Obama today to discuss the vacancy. "Unless the president sends up a very controversial nominee, the vote should occur well in advance of the first Monday in October, which is when the court reconvenes," said Mitch McConnell.

Judge Diane Pamela Wood of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Judge Diane Pamela Wood of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.   (AP Photo/University of Chicago, Lloyd DeGrane, File)
California Supreme Court Associate Justice Carlos R. Moreno.
California Supreme Court Associate Justice Carlos R. Moreno.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, pool)
Elena Kagan.
Elena Kagan.   (AP Photo/Harvard University, Kathleen Dooher)
U.S. Appeals Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor, in a 2003 file photo.
U.S. Appeals Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor, in a 2003 file photo.   (AP Photo/2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Ron Jordan Natoli Studio)
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm.   (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.   (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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MrsK
May 13, 09 9:30 PM CDT
Why no men? Reply
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paul123
May 13, 09 10:22 PM CDT
probably wants to replace Ruth with another woman i guess? any thoughts?
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skeptik
May 14, 09 8:22 AM CDT
You don't consider Calif Justice Carlos Moreno a man?
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paul123
May 14, 09 9:07 AM CDT
Is carlos one of the five women on Obama's short list? If he is, then I would consider it...
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MrsK
May 13, 09 10:40 PM CDT
Just trying to figure out why it comes down to gender. Why not quals solely? Reply
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