Bush Might Nominate Mukasey

Bipartisan favorite on short list of attorney general candidates

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 15, 2007 4:49 PM CDT

(Newser) – A judge nominated by Reagan but endorsed by liberals may be Bush’s pick to replace Alberto Gonzalez, CNN reports. Michael B. Mukasey, 66, a high-profile judge for more than 15 years, is now on the short list of rumored attorney general candidates. Analysts say... Read full story »

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