Bush Supreme Court candidates

Speculation has abounded over potential nominations to the Supreme Court of the United States by George W. Bush since before his presidency.

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Supreme Court of the United States - George W. Bush

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In the summer of 2005, this speculation became newsworthy, due to the announcement of the retirement of Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor; George W. Bush announced his nominee, John G. Roberts, Jr., as O'Connor's replacement on July 19.

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Sandra Day O'Connor - John G. Roberts, Jr.

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On September 5, 2005, two days after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist, Bush successfully renominated Roberts as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States. On October 3, Bush nominated White House Counsel Harriet Miers to succeed O'Connor.

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William Rehnquist - Chief Justice of the United States - October 3 - Harriet Miers

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Speculation also surrounds the possible retirements of the oldest Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, 85 as of 2005, and Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who is said to be in poor health (Ginsburg had cancer in 1999, which has since gone into remission). Neither Stevens or Ginsburg, however, have made any public announcements concerning either their health or retirement plans.

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John Paul Stevens - Ruth Bader Ginsburg - 1999

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