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Jan. 17, 2009
The Road to the Bench Often Goes Through the White House
In his book "Federal Judges Revealed," William Domnarski explores how political connections and presidential pals can mean everything in being appointed to the bench. - Book Excerpt
William Domnarski
Email: domnarski@gmail.com
William Domnarski is a Southland mediator and practitioner. His latest book is "Richard Posner," published by Oxford University Press in 2016.
BOOK EXCERPT
By William Domnarski The most striking example of a president personally directing a judicial appointment comes with Richard Nixon and the appointment of George MacKinnon (C.A.D.C. 1969-95) to the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. MacKinnon's presidential connection was so powerful, in fact, that his nomination became the first order of business for the president's new administration. MacKinnon had served in Congres...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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