Fallout From Past 8 Years Affects Judicial Nominees

• By Mark Greenbaum
• Special to Roll Call
• Dec. 10, 2009, Midnight

As we near the end of President Barack Obama’s first year in office, now is a good time to take stock of his judicial nominations. Of late, this has been an issue of consternation for Democrats who are concerned both that the president has been too slow in making nominations and that Senate Republicans are obstructing confirmations.