It has begun quietly but it has in fact begun. The first signs of a new movement to have Hillary Rodman Clinton named to the United States Supreme Court have appeared via TV broadcasts; newspaper reports and published political comments.
The very old Justice John Paul Stevens announced this past week that he is retiring. Justice Stevens is a member of the liberal faction of the Supreme Court (the membership is currently divided 5-4 in favor of a conservative leaning group) and there is not a chance in the world that President Obama will not nominate a liberal to fill this vacancy. The choice of Hillary for the slot may well be a wise decision for both nominee and nominor.
The most recent Gallop Poll shows that 45% of contacted American voters support Obama while 48% do not support him. In viewing this information and other data on the growing unpopularity of the current President, Hillary may very well believe that she can diplomatically remove herself from the Obama sinking ship and find a safe harbor at the Supreme Court. With a good record of judicial work, even if it is slanted to the left, and an on-going public display of her overall concern for America, Hillary could well ready herself for the 2016 Presidential campaign. For Obama, removing Hillary in 2010 as a possible Democrat contender from the 2012 Presidential race would be a smart political act.
In a April 11th television appearance, Senator Orin Hatch (R - Utah) brought up the possibility of Hillary being named to the Supreme Court. With Senator Hatch on this show was Senate Judiciary Committee Chairmen Senator Patrick Leahy (D - Vermont) whose only response was "I like Hillary Rodman Clinton."
Clearly the Supreme Court water is being tested and the ultimately named individual to succeed Justice Stevens will soon be announced by the White House. Don't be surprised if it is the former First Lady.
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