The Washington Post is reporting that Republican Governor Brian Sandoval of Nevada is being vetted for the Supreme Court:
Republican governor of Nevada Brian Sandoval being considered for Supreme Court // he caucused for Rubio https://t.co/c80vJLkrHh
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) February 24, 2016
Of all the names to leak, it’s this one? Is this serious or a “head fake”:
He’s not going to pick Sandoval. He wants reporters to ask hypotheticals and peel off GOPers who say “maybe.” https://t.co/szXYAqkGMh
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) February 24, 2016
How often is first name leaked as being vetted just a head fake? | Brian Sandoval being considered for Supreme Court https://t.co/DYAcKVUMJu
— Stacey Shick Samuels (@StaceyShick) February 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/ArmstrongDrew/status/702563098847285248
hopefully sandoval is just a derpish trial balloon.
— Oliver Willis (@owillis) February 24, 2016
Sandoval was unanimously approved by the Senate as a district judge in 2005. At the time, it was thought Sandoval might challenge Harry Reid for his Senate seat:
Reid put Sandoval on bench in '05 so he wouldn't run against him in '10. Later, Sandoval crushed Rory Reid for Gov.https://t.co/FFBQWKObAB
— Paul Kane (@pkcapitol) February 24, 2016
And Reid is on record saying he’d support Sandoval for SCOTUS:
.@mkraju has Harry Reid on record on CNN saying he'd back Sandoval as Supreme Court pick
— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) February 24, 2016
Although Sandoval is a Republican, he’s also pro-choice:
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Are Dems too dumb to realize pro-choice nominee has no chance? GOP NV Gov Brian Sandoval being considered for SCOTUS https://t.co/26KCFiaw5Y
— Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) February 24, 2016
Sandoval would be a reliably liberal Justice. https://t.co/4zqj5vsFIK
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) February 24, 2016
And this makes sense:
Brian Sandoval would have to be guaranteed confirmation to accept the nomination. If nominated and not confirmed, his GOP career is done
— Sam Stein (@samstein) February 24, 2016
FWIW, Sandoval voted for Marco Rubio is yesterday’s caucus:
Gov. Brian Sandoval votes for Rubio but not an endorsement. Says Rubio best choice but will have to address Yucca Mtn. #Nevadacaucus #RJnow
— sean whaley (@seanw801) February 24, 2016
Our prediction? Nothing happens and Sandoval stays as governor of Nevada. Next!
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