Conservative appeals court judge from Texas. A runner-up when David Souter was named, but her seemingly insensitive comments during a 1988 sexual-harassment appeal proceeding could sink her.
Quiet, bright, mild-mannered and single: the Fifth Circuit’s Souter with salsa. Would win Hispanic votes for Bush in ‘92, but didn’t impress some administration interviewers earlier this year.
A Carter appointee to the Second Circuit in New York. Widely regarded as a brilliant jurist who’d win quick confirmation. The choice of moderate Republicans.
Former D.C. circuit judge, now solicitor general. Once considered too white bread for Thurgood Marshall’s seat, now looks safe. Pro-life arguments as SG could be a drawback.
D.C. circuit judge and perennial also-ran on Bush’s short list of high-court candidates. His name has surfaced in connection with the late Bill Casey’s purported efforts to delay release of U.S. hostages from Ira until after the ‘80 election; could taint his chances.
Federal district judge from McAllen, Texas. A grad of the University of Texas and Harvard Law School, Hinojosa, like Thomas, grew up with poverty and discrimination. A long shot, but close friendship with Bush family, especially the president’s son George W. Bush, could give him an edge.
When in doubt return to Old Eli. Conservative Yale law professor named to the Second Circuit by President Reagan.
title: “Waiting In The Wings " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-27” author: “Homer Ballard”
Sen. Bill Bradley hasn’t discouraged friends from inquiring about tactics for entering late primaries, including New Jersey’s. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen has told friends he’d accept the nomination if Democratic leaders begged him to do it to save the party. The biggest noncandidate of all, Mario Cuomo, hasn’t changed his mind, aides say. They dismiss–but don’t mind mentioning-a Draft Cuomo write-in campaign in New Hampshire.
