Justice William J. Clinton?

**Ironduke** · 01-05-2008, 22:01 PM

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If Clinton wins, would Justice Clinton be far behind?

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- It is a title that would be sure to bring either fear or cheer to many Americans, depending on your political leanings: Supreme Court Justice Bill Clinton.

That provocative possibility has long been whispered in legal and political circles ever since Sen. Hillary Clinton became a viable candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Now a respected conservative law professor has openly predicted a future President Clinton would name her husband to the high court if a vacancy occurred.

Pepperdine Law School's Douglas Kmiec wrote recently in the Wall Street Journal, "The former president would be intrigued by court service and many would cheer him on."

Kmiec worked for Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush in the White House as a top lawyer, but said he has no personal or political "disdain" for Bill Clinton.

CNN talked with several political and legal analysts of both ideological stripes, and while several laughed at the possibility, none would rule it out completely. And all those who spoke, did so on background only.

There certainly would be no legal barriers to such an appointment. Under federal anti-nepotism laws a President Clinton would be barred from naming her husband, or any relative to an Executive Branch position that required Senate confirmation. But the judiciary, as a separate branch, would present no such problems.

There is precedent for such a nomination: William Howard Taft, who called his time as chief justice, from 1921 to 1930, the most rewarding of his career. He was president from 1909 to 1913.

As one Democratic political analyst said, "You may recall recent trial balloons that Mr. Clinton was perhaps interested in becoming U.N. secretary-general. If he is grasping for a similarly large stage to fill his ambitions and ego, what better place than the nation's highest court, where could serve for life if he wanted?"

But a conservative lawyer who argues regularly before the high court noted Chief Justice John Roberts is fully entrenched in his position, and that might be the only high court spot Clinton would want.

He also might not enjoy the relative self-imposed anonymity the justices rely on to do their jobs free of political and public pressures, the lawyer said.

"Court arguments are not televised, and most justices shy away from publicity as a matter of respect for the court's integrity," the lawyer said. "Could Justice Clinton follow their example?"

Read more here: If Clinton wins, would Justice Clinton be far behind? - CNN.com

ArmchairGeneral · 01-05-2008, 22:31 PM

Um. No. NO. Please Lord, no.

ArmchairGeneral · 01-05-2008, 22:33 PM

Wow. I'd considered voting for Clinton if the wrong Republican got in, just for fun. But even the thought of such a horror makes me shudder. Ugh.

Khan_Han · 01-05-2008, 23:54 PM

There goes the Seperation of Powers doctrine in the US Constitution! Just what we needed....

Blademaster · 01-06-2008, 01:07 AM

[Donnie Brascoe mode on] Fooorget abaaouuut it. [Donnie Brascoe mode off]

The Democrats do not have enough votes to override a filibuster by the Republicans. In the next election, at most, the Democrats will get a 53 vote majority.

Bluesman · 01-06-2008, 01:10 AM

Well. What a thought. He can't even practice law, after being disbarred for felony perjury, and he's a possible Supreme.

If that doesn't tell us everything we all need to know about which party should never, ever be allowed into the Oval Office ever again, what else could possibly convince us?

Khan_Han · 01-06-2008, 02:36 AM

But we must not forget he was a great President...If only he could run again.

Bigfella · 01-06-2008, 02:45 AM

Hmmmm, Pepperdine....Pepperdine....where have I heard that name before? Oh, that's right, wasn't Kenneth Starr 'Chamber' employed by Pepperdine? Sounds like the GOP is getting their money's worth there.

gunnut · 01-06-2008, 23:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Khan_Han

But we must not forget he was a great President...If only he could run again.

Lucky...maybe. Great? Absolutely not.

The only reason I would want Billy in office for a 3rd straight term is so that 9-11 happens under his watch and democrats would shut up about the government conspiracy.

texasjohn · 01-07-2008, 00:14 AM

"Justice Clinton" would probably legalize pot!!

**TopHatter** · 01-07-2008, 00:23 AM

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He also might not enjoy the relative self-imposed anonymity the justices rely on to do their jobs free of political and public pressures, the lawyer said.

"Court arguments are not televised, and most justices shy away from publicity as a matter of respect for the court's integrity," the lawyer said. "Could Justice Clinton follow their example?"

Bill Clinton? Toil away from the spotlight?

I'll say it too: Fugeddaboudit

dalem · 01-07-2008, 00:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Khan_Han

But we must not forget he was a great President...If only he could run again.

List five things he did or accomplished that made him a "great President" please. Then we'll discuss.

I actually DO think he'd make a great Sec Gen of the UN though. It's the job he was made for, and I honestly do think he'd be as good for America and the world as that silly and useless position allows for. I would support him for that without any reservations I could think of.

-dale

Bluesman · 01-07-2008, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dalem

List five things he did or accomplished that made him a "great President" please. Then we'll discuss.

I actually DO think he'd make a great Sec Gen of the UN though. It's the job he was made for, and I honestly do think he'd be as good for America and the world as that silly and useless position allows for. I would support him for that without any reservations I could think of.

-dale

You are truly a brilliant person. After your absolutely perfect suggestion, I, too, believe that Bill and the UN should serve the full term of punishment in close confinement with each other.

US Ambassador to the UN...YEAH, baby!!!

**Julie** · 01-07-2008, 14:30 PM

Oh Gawd yall....Bill Clinton is the least of our worries.....Feb. 5 Obama will win the Democratic nomination, and the House and Senate will be comparable to a McDonald's drive-thru passing liberal legislation......Arrrrggg....I feel sick.

gunnut · 01-07-2008, 23:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie

Oh Gawd yall....Bill Clinton is the least of our worries.....Feb. 5 Obama will win the Democratic nomination, and the House and Senate will be comparable to a McDonald's drive-thru passing liberal legislation......Arrrrggg....I feel sick.

That's only provided Obama wins the presidency. He has 2 hurdles to cross: 1. win in states other than Iowa and NH; 2. win the presidency.

Should he get the nomination, that just might unify the republican party to get someone, anyone, to the white house.

The prospect of Al Gore in the white house was a major reason why Bush won.

01-05-2008, 22:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
ArmchairGeneral Devil's Advocate *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: The boonies of NC, USA. Posts: 2,884 Country:	Um. No. NO. Please Lord, no. __________________ "Apocalyptic thought is curiously pleasurable." -Theodore Dalrymple

01-06-2008, 01:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bluesman WAB Bartender *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 11-24-04 Location: Vacaville, CA. Posts: 7,520 Country:	Well. What a thought. He can't even practice law, after being disbarred for felony perjury, and he's a possible Supreme. If that doesn't tell us everything we all need to know about which party should never, ever be allowed into the Oval Office ever again, what else could possibly convince us? __________________ "The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it, and if one finds the prospect of a long war intolerable, it is natural to disbelieve in the possibility of victory." - George Orwell

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ArmchairGeneral Devil's Advocate *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: The boonies of NC, USA. Posts: 2,884 Country:	Wow. I'd considered voting for Clinton if the wrong Republican got in, just for fun. But even the thought of such a horror makes me shudder. Ugh.

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Khan_Han Banished Join Date: 11-16-07 Location: New South Wales Posts: 205 Country:	There goes the Seperation of Powers doctrine in the US Constitution! Just what we needed....

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Blademaster Banished *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-15-03 Posts: 3,277	[Donnie Brascoe mode on] Fooorget abaaouuut it. [Donnie Brascoe mode off] The Democrats do not have enough votes to override a filibuster by the Republicans. In the next election, at most, the Democrats will get a 53 vote majority.

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Khan_Han Banished Join Date: 11-16-07 Location: New South Wales Posts: 205 Country:	But we must not forget he was a great President...If only he could run again.

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