For Federal Appellate Judicial Nominations, It's a Time for Pragmatism

In the wake of the Bush administration's recent decision to withdraw the nominations of three controversial federal appellate court nominees, litigator Howard J. Bashman examines the White House's win-loss record and suggests that now may be the time for the president and his allies to get real. After all, a vacant bench seat today could be a position filled by a Democratic president's choice tomorrow.

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