Barack Obama has gained some much-needed kudos from the left by putting up Sonia Sotomayer as a nominee for the Supreme Court seat vacated by David Souter.
David Souter
Obama judges Sonia supreme
Who is Sonia Sotomayor? And why did President Obama pick her to replace David Souter on the US Supreme Court bench?
Guy Rundle: David Souter — the Republican’s Democrat
Appointing liberal-minded Republican David Souter to the Supreme Court bench has had momentous consequences for American society.
Position vacant on the US Supreme Court
Conservative-picked Justice David Souter plans to retire from the US Supreme Court. What’s his legacy? Who will replace him?
